Para ordenar a la Comisión del Trabajo y Asuntos Laborales de la Cámara de Representantes de Puerto Rico realizar una investigación exhaustiva sobre la viabilidad de implementar horarios escalonados y flexibles en las agencias e instrumentalidades del Gobierno de Puerto Rico, con el propósito de reducir la congestión vehicular mejorar la movilidad urbana y promover una mejor utilización de la infraestructura vial del País; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

The bill directs a thorough study to determine if staggered and flexible government work hours can reduce traffic and improve urban mobility in Puerto Rico.

Referido a Comisión(es)

Summary of RC 702 (Session 2025-2028) – Puerto Rico

Purpose and intent

RC 702 directs the Puerto Rico House of Representatives’ Committee on Labor and Labor Affairs (Comisión del Trabajo y Asuntos Laborales) to conduct a thorough investigation into the feasibility of implementing staggered and flexible work schedules across government agencies and instrumentalities of Puerto Rico.

The overarching goals are to reduce vehicular congestion, improve urban mobility, and promote more efficient use of the country’s road infrastructure. The bill aims to explore whether flexible schedules can contribute to better traffic management and transportation efficiency for public employees and the public at large.

Key provisions and changes proposed

Mandate for investigation: The bill requires the specified House committee to perform an exhaustive study on the viability of staggered and flexible work hours within government entities.

Scope of inquiry: While not explicitly enumerated in the summary, the investigation is expected to assess:

Potential schedules (e.g., alternative start/end times, compressed workweeks, telework feasibility where applicable).
Operational, administrative, and logistical considerations for agencies to implement flexible hours.
Impacts on public services, employee productivity, and service delivery.
Cost implications, budgeting implications, and any required legislative or regulatory changes.
Potential traffic and mobility benefits, including peak-hour reduction and road utilization efficiency.

Recommendations: The bill envisions the committee producing findings and recommendations based on the investigation. This could lead to future legislative or administrative actions to implement approved measures.

Who or what would be affected

Government agencies and instrumentalities of Puerto Rico: Agencies within the executive branch and attached entities subject to public sector employment practices.

Public sector workers: Government employees whose work schedules could be adjusted to staggered or flexible hours.

General public: Beneficiaries of potentially improved traffic conditions and more predictable public service access times resulting from redesigned work hours.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Radicado (filed) on May 14, 2026.

Next steps: The bill assigns the House Committee on Labor and Labor Affairs the responsibility to complete the exhaustive investigation and produce its findings. Depending on the committee’s conclusions, further legislative or administrative actions could follow to implement any recommended schedule reforms.

Potential impact and considerations

Transportation and mobility: If feasible, staggered/flexible hours could reduce rush-hour congestion and improve urban mobility metrics.

Public administration: Could necessitate adjustments to agency operating hours, service delivery models, and employee contracts or collective bargaining agreements.

Fiscal considerations: Analysis of cost, savings from reduced congestion, and any required investments in technology or infrastructure to support flexible scheduling (e.g., telework capabilities, shift management systems).

Note: The summary reflects the bill’s stated purpose and proposed process. The actual policy outcomes will depend on the committee’s findings and any subsequent legislative or executive actions adopted in response to the investigation.