Overview: Bill Number: RC 479, Title: Para ordenar a la Comisión de Desarrollo Económico y a la Comisión de Asuntos del Consumidor de la Cámara de Representantes de Puerto Rico, realizar una investigación exhaustiva para auscultar la posibilidad de adoptar una "Ley de Competencia Desleal de Puerto Rico"; para enmendar la Ley Núm. 77 de 25 de junio de 1964, según enmendada, conocida como "Ley Antimonopolística de Puerto Rico"; y para otros fines relacionados, Status: Referido a Comisión(es), Introduced: October 15, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The main purpose of this resolution is to direct the Economic Development and Consumer Affairs Committees of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives to conduct a comprehensive investigation to explore the possibility of adopting a "Puerto Rico Unfair Competition Act." The resolution also seeks to amend the existing "Puerto Rico Antimonopoly Act" of 1964.
Key Provisions:
- Mandate an investigation by the Economic Development and Consumer Affairs Committees to explore the adoption of an Unfair Competition Act
- Amend the existing Puerto Rico Antimonopoly Act
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- The Puerto Rico government, through the work of the legislative committees
- Businesses and consumers in Puerto Rico, who may be affected by potential changes to competition and antimonopoly laws
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The resolution has been referred to the relevant committee(s) for further consideration and investigation. The next steps would involve the committee's work, including hearings, research, and the potential drafting of legislation based on the findings.
