Overview: Bill Number: RC 381, Title: Para ordenar a la Comisión de Salud, investigar y evaluar el cumplimiento de Ley Núm. 300 de 2 de Septiembre de 1999, según enmendada, conocida "Ley de Verificación de Credenciales e Historial Delictivo de Proveedores a Niños, Personas con Impedimentos y Profesionales de la Salud"; incluyendo los nuevos procesos para solicitar la verificación de antecedentes penales; opciones para que más sitios a nivel regional, que presten los servicios de tomar las huellas dactilares; y para otros fines relacionados, Status: Referido a Comisión(es), Introduced: July 15, 2025, Classification: resolution
Purpose and Intent: The main purpose of this resolution is to order the Health Commission to investigate and evaluate the compliance with Law No. 300 of September 2, 1999, as amended, known as the "Law for the Verification of Credentials and Criminal History of Providers to Children, Persons with Disabilities, and Health Professionals". The resolution also aims to examine the new processes for requesting criminal background checks and explore options for expanding the availability of fingerprinting services at the regional level.
Key Provisions:
- Orders the Health Commission to investigate and evaluate the compliance with Law No. 300 of 1999, as amended, which requires the verification of credentials and criminal history of providers to children, persons with disabilities, and health professionals
- Directs the Commission to examine the new processes for requesting criminal background checks
- Requires the Commission to explore options for increasing the number of regional sites that provide fingerprinting services
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Providers to children, persons with disabilities, and health professionals in Puerto Rico would be affected by the investigation and potential changes to the background check processes
- Expanding the availability of fingerprinting services could improve access and compliance with the law
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The resolution has been referred to the relevant committee(s) for further consideration and action.
