Para ordenar a la Comisión de Recreación y Deportes de la Cámara de Representantes de Puerto Rico realizar una investigación sobre la implementación por parte del Departamento de Recreación y Deportes (DRD) del “Reglamento para la Protección de los Menores en el Deporte: Principios para la Participación Deportiva en las Categorías Menores” (en adelante “Reglamento”), incluyendo el nivel de cumplimiento de las organizaciones deportivas durante eventos deportivos y torneos en que participan menores; el número de querellas radicadas ante el DRD por incumplimiento con el Reglamento, los fundamentos que dieron origen a dichas querellas el número de querellas resueltas desde el año 2020 al presente y las multas emitidas por violaciones al Reglamento; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico legislature investigates sports department's enforcement of child protection regulations, complaint handling, and penalties since 2020 to ensure minor athlete safety compliance.

Referido a Comisión(es)

Legislative bill overview

Bill RC 241 directs Puerto Rico's House Commission on Recreation and Sports to investigate the Department of Recreation and Sports (DRD) regarding implementation of regulations protecting minors in sports. The investigation will examine compliance by sports organizations, document complaints filed since 2020, analyze complaint outcomes, and review penalties issued for regulatory violations.

Why is this important

Child safety in sports is a critical public health concern, and this investigation provides transparency about whether protective regulations are actually being enforced. The findings will reveal gaps in oversight, whether complaints are being adequately addressed, and if penalties are sufficient to deter violations—directly affecting the safety of thousands of young athletes in Puerto Rico.

Potential points of contention

Resource allocation concerns: The investigation requires significant legislative resources; some may argue the DRD should be held accountable without an additional formal inquiry

Enforcement capacity questions: Results may reveal the DRD lacks adequate funding or personnel to properly investigate complaints, creating pressure for budget increases

Scope of remedies unclear: The bill investigates problems but doesn't specify what legislative actions will follow findings, leaving uncertainty about whether this leads to meaningful reforms