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RS 121

Para ordenar a la Comisión de Juventud, Recreación y Deportes del Senado de Puerto Rico a realizar una investigación exhaustiva con el fin de evaluar el cumplimiento de la Ley 8-2004, conocida como “Ley Orgánica del Departamento de Recreación y Deportes”, según enmendada y la Ley Núm. 28 de 16 de mayo de 2019, conocida como “Ley de la Carta de Derechos de los Niños, Niñas y Jóvenes Deportistas” sobre la operación de torneos y eventos deportivos, proteger los derechos de los menores participantes, y establecer legislación que garantice transparencia, equidad y seguridad en estos eventos deportivos y para otros fines.

2025-2028 Session

Resolves to mandate a Senate investigation evaluating compliance with youth sport laws, protecting minor athletes, and recommending steps to ensure transparency, equity, and safety

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Bill Summary · RS 121

Summary of Bill RS 121 (Session 2025-2028) – Puerto Rico

Title

Resolves to order the Senate’s Commission on Youth, Recreation, and Sports to conduct an exhaustive investigation to evaluate compliance with:
- Law 8-2004, known as the Organic Law of the Department of Recreation and Sports (as amended)
- Law No. 28 of May 16, 2019, known as the “Children, Youth, and Young Athletes’ Rights Charter”

The investigation focuses on the operation of tournaments and sporting events, protection of the rights of minor participants, and the establishment of legislation ensuring transparency, equity, and safety in these events, among other purposes.

Purpose and Intent

  • To assess whether current operations of sports tournaments and events comply with the statutory framework governing the Department of Recreation and Sports (DRE) and the rights of minor athletes.
  • To examine protections for children and adolescents participating in sports.
  • To recommend legislative and administrative measures that enhance transparency, fairness, and safety in youth sports events.

Key Provisions and Likely Provisions (as reflected by summary and action history)

  • Mandates an exhaustive, formal investigation by the Senate Commission on Youth, Recreation, and Sports.
  • Focus areas include:
    • Compliance with Law 8-2004 (DRE Organic Law, as amended)
    • Compliance with Law No. 28-2019 (Children, Youth, and Young Athletes’ Rights Charter)
    • Operation and governance of sports tournaments and events
    • Protection of minor participants’ rights
    • Legislative and regulatory actions to guarantee transparency, equity, and safety
  • The bill indicates a procedural framework for reporting and oversight, including:
    • Partial reports to the Senate Rules and Calendar Committee
    • Public hearings or information gathering activities (a public hearing was scheduled but canceled in May 2025)
    • Timeline steps: initial filing, referrals to committees, and progression of reports through the legislative process
  • It requires the Senate to receive, review, and act on findings, potentially leading to further legislation or administrative recommendations.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary: Department of Recreation and Sports (DRE) and its governance of youth sports programs and events.
  • Minor athletes (children and youth) participating in tournaments and sports events.
  • Event organizers, leagues, and sponsors involved in youth sports.
  • Government oversight and public accountability mechanisms related to sports governance.
  • The bill could lead to:
    • Policy changes or new regulations to ensure safety, fair treatment, and transparency
    • Administrative improvements within the DRE
    • Legislative proposals addressing identified gaps or violations of the rights of young athletes

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced and radicado (filed) on March 31, 2025.
  • Referred to relevant Senate committees (likely Rules and Calendars, and the Commission on Youth, Recreation, and Sports).
  • Underwent initial readings and appeared in the Senate’s calendar for special orders.
  • A final approval step occurred on April 10, 2025:
    • Approved by the Senate in a final vote
    • Final approval text circulated in the Senate
  • Public hearing:
    • Public Vista Pública scheduled for May 13, 2025 at Salón Luis A. Negrón López
    • Public hearing was canceled on May 13, 2025
  • As of August 21, 2025, the bill is in the Senate’s Special Orders calendar with at least one partial report already submitted (first partial report received on June 12, 2025; another partial report received on August 21, 2025)

Observations

  • The bill centers on oversight and accountability, using an investigative process to assess compliance with established laws protecting youth in sports and to guide future improvements.
  • The process reflects a staged reporting approach, with interim findings (partial reports) to inform ongoing review and potential legislative action.

If you’d like, I can provide a brief bullet-point briefing for stakeholders (athlete advocacy groups, sports organizations, or DRE officials) or prepare a timeline diagram of the bill’s procedural milestones.

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

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