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RC 344

Para ordenar a la Comisión de Bienestar Social de la Cámara de Representantes del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico llevar a cabo un estudio y evaluación en torno a la implantación de los estatutos contenidos en la Ley Núm. 22 de 5 de agosto de 2021 conocida como “Ley de la Oficina Enlace de la Comunidad Sorda con el Gobierno de Puerto Rico”; así mismo justipreciar su efectividad para cumplir con su objetivo.

2025-2028 Session

Directs the Social Welfare Committee to formally study and evaluate Law 22-2021, assessing how the Deaf Community Liaison Office is implemented and serves the Deaf community.

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Bill Summary · RC 344

RC 344 — Summary

Overview

RC 344 is a House resolution introduced in Puerto Rico on May 27, 2025. The measure directs the Comisión de Bienestar Social (Social Welfare Committee) of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives to conduct a study and evaluation of the implementation of the statutes contained in Law No. 22 of August 5, 2021, known as the “Ley de la Oficina Enlace de la Comunidad Sorda con el Gobierno de Puerto Rico” (Law for the Deaf Community Liaison Office with the Puerto Rico Government). The resolution also asks the committee to assess how effectively Law 22-2021 is fulfilling its stated objective.

Purpose and Intent

  • To review how Law 22-2021, which established an Office Liaison for the Deaf Community within the Puerto Rico Government, has been implemented.
  • To evaluate the law’s effectiveness in achieving its goals for the Deaf community’s engagement with and access to government services.

Key Provisions (What the Bill Would Do)

  • Direct the Social Welfare Committee to conduct a formal study and evaluation of the implementation of Law 22-2021.
  • Assess the effectiveness of the law in fulfilling its stated objective (i.e., the goals of the Deaf Community Liaison Office with respect to government interaction and service provision).

Note: The text provided does not include explicit reporting deadlines or detailed procedural requirements. The specifics would be determined by the formal language of the adopted resolution.

Affected Parties and Stakeholders

  • The Social Welfare Committee (the body charged with performing the study).
  • The Deaf community in Puerto Rico, and organizations representing Deaf individuals.
  • Government agencies and offices affected by Law 22-2021, specifically the Office Liaison for the Deaf Community.
  • Legislation process actors seeking accountability and evaluation of programs established by Law 22-2021.

Procedural Timeline and Status

  • Introduced: May 27, 2025.
  • Legislative actions: First Reading on May 29, 2025; referred to commissions on May 29, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to Commission(es) for study and evaluation (pending further action).

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • If adopted, the resolution would institutionalize a formal review of Law 22-2021’s implementation and impact, potentially informing future legislative or administrative improvements.
  • Could highlight gaps, barriers, or successes in deaf community access to government services.
  • May lead to recommendations for enhancements to the Deaf Community Liaison Office or related procedures, depending on study findings.

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

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