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2025-2028 Session

The bill directs a Senate committee to investigate how Law 229-2003 ensures accessible electronic information for people with disabilities, and to report on implementation, complia

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Summary: Senate Resolution RS 169

RS 169 is a Senate resolution introduced on May 2, 2025, aimed at directing a specific investigative process within the Puerto Rico Senate.

What the bill would do

Directs the Comisión de Ciencia, Tecnología e Inteligencia Artificial del Senado de Puerto Rico (the Senate’s Commission on Science, Technology and Artificial Intelligence) to conduct an investigation into the implementation, compliance, and effectiveness of Law No. 229-2003, as amended.

The law referenced is known as the “Ley para Fomentar la Igualdad de Acceso a la Información en Formato Electrónico para Personas con Impedimentos,” which promotes equal access to information in electronic formats for people with disabilities.

The scope appears to cover how the 2003 law has been put into practice across applicable entities and whether it is achieving its intended accessibility outcomes.

Key provisions (highlights)

Commission mandate: Requires the specified Senate commission to undertake a formal investigation into:

Implementation of Law 229-2003 (as amended)
Compliance with the law by public agencies and other pertinent entities
The law’s effectiveness in ensuring accessible electronic information for people with disabilities

Expectation of findings: The Commission would likely assess gaps, barriers, and overall performance relating to accessibility of digital information (e.g., websites, documents, and other electronic formats).

Reporting and recommendations: The investigation should culminate in a report with findings, conclusions, and recommendations (the exact reporting deadline or format would depend on the final text or the Commission’s rules).

Who would be affected

Primary: The Senate Commission on Science, Technology and Artificial Intelligence, which would lead the investigation.

Other affected parties: Puerto Rico public agencies and departments responsible for providing information to the public in electronic formats; vendors and contractors involved in distributing or creating accessible digital content; and people with disabilities who rely on accessible information.

Procedural status and timeline

Introduced: May 2, 2025

First reading: May 5, 2025

Referenced to committee: May 5, 2025

Current status: Referido a Comisión(es) (in committee)

Note: The text provided does not include specific timelines for the investigation or reporting; these details would typically be established in the final bill language or by the committee’s rules upon adoption.

Potential impact

If enacted, RS 169 would formalize a structured review of how well Law 229-2003 is being implemented and whether it effectively ensures accessible, electronic information for people with disabilities.

Outcomes could include concrete recommendations to improve accessibility standards, enforcement mechanisms, or administrative practices across agencies.

Additional note

The summary reflects the bill’s title and stated actions; the full text would provide precise scope, methodology, and deadlines. If available, reviewing the bill’s full language would allow a more detailed appraisal of procedural requirements and potential impacts.