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RC 289

Para ordenar a la Comisión de Asuntos del Consumidor de la Cámara de Representantes de Puerto Rico, realizar una investigación abarcadora sobre las prácticas de comerciantes y vendedores de bienes muebles e inmuebles de no anunciar el precio de los mismos; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico's House orders consumer affairs investigation into merchant non-disclosure of personal and real estate prices to address potential consumer protection gaps.

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Bill Summary · RC 289

Legislative bill overview

Bill RC 289 directs Puerto Rico's House Consumer Affairs Commission to conduct a comprehensive investigation into merchant and seller practices of not publicly displaying prices for personal and real property sales. The bill aims to examine the scope and implications of this practice across the island's commercial sectors.

Why is this important

Price transparency directly affects consumer decision-making and market fairness. When sellers systematically withhold pricing information, it creates information asymmetries that can disadvantage buyers, particularly lower-income consumers, and may enable discriminatory pricing practices. This investigation could inform future consumer protection regulations in Puerto Rico.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope ambiguity: The bill doesn't specify which sectors or property types are priorities, potentially making the investigation unfocused or incomplete
  • Enforcement questions: Even if problematic practices are documented, the bill doesn't establish what regulatory or legislative remedies would follow, leaving enforcement mechanisms unclear
  • Business impact concerns: Some merchants may argue that flexible pricing reflects legitimate market practices (negotiation, customization, market conditions) rather than deceptive conduct
  • Resource allocation: The investigation's cost and timeline aren't specified, raising questions about whether adequate resources will be dedicated to thorough fact-finding

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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