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RCS 149

Para ordenar a la Defensoría de las Personas con Impedimentos la creación de un “Código Integral de derechos para la defensa de Personas con Diversidad Funcional” que contenga toda la legislación y reglamentación dirigida a la protección de dicha población; la redacción de dicho Código estará a cargo de un grupo multisectorial adscrito a la Defensoría de las Personas con Impedimentos de Puerto Rico; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Directs Puerto Rico's Disabilities Ombudsman to consolidate all disability protection laws into one comprehensive code drafted by a multisectorial working group.

Remitido a la Comisión de Reglas y Calendario del Senado
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Bill Summary · RCS 149

Legislative bill overview

Bill RCS 149 directs Puerto Rico's Ombudsman for Persons with Disabilities to create a comprehensive "Integral Code of Rights for the Defense of Persons with Functional Diversity" that consolidates all existing legislation and regulations protecting people with disabilities. A multisectorial working group attached to the Ombudsman's office would be responsible for drafting this unified code.

Why is this important

Currently, disability protections in Puerto Rico are scattered across multiple laws and regulations, making them difficult to navigate and enforce. Consolidating this framework into a single, cohesive code could improve access to rights, reduce bureaucratic confusion, and strengthen protections for the approximately 1.1 million Puerto Ricans with disabilities.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs and timeline: No budget allocation is specified; consolidating decades of legislation is resource-intensive and may face delays
  • Scope and authority questions: Unclear whether the code would merely organize existing law or create new substantive rights, potentially raising separation-of-powers concerns
  • Representation gaps: The "multisectorial" composition isn't defined—whether it adequately includes disabled persons themselves, civil society, and all relevant agencies remains uncertain
  • Enforceability concerns: A consolidated code is only effective if accompanied by adequate enforcement mechanisms and compliance oversight

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

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