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Para ordenar al Departamento de Agricultura y a la Autoridad de Tierras identificar y transferir al Departamento de la Vivienda, por el precio nominal de un dólar ($1.00), los remanentes de los terrenos que componen el Proyecto "Finca Banco A" en el Barrio Tosas del municipio de Florida; ordenar la liberación de las restricciones y condiciones de uso agrícola impuestas bajo el Título VI de la Ley de Tierras sobre las parcelas ya otorgadas; y facultar al Departamento de la Vivienda para segregar, regularizar y otorgar títulos de propiedad definitivos a los residentes; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Transfers remnant Finca Banco A parcels to Housing for $1, lifting agricultural-use limits and enabling Housing to subdivide and title residents.

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Bill Summary · RCC 300

Summary of RCC 300 (Session 2025-2028, Puerto Rico)

Overview

RCC 300 proposes a targeted transfer of certain land assets and associated regulatory actions involving three Puerto Rico agencies: the Department of Agriculture (Departamento de Agricultura), the Authority of Lands (Autoridad de Tierras), and the Department of Housing (Departamento de la Vivienda). The bill aims to:
- Identify and transfer remnant parcels of the project known as “Finca Banco A” in Barrio Tosas, Florida, to the Department of the Housing for $1.00 (nominal price).
- Remove agricultural-use restrictions and conditions imposed under Title VI of the Land Act on the affected parcels already allocated.
- Authorize the Department of Housing to subdivide (segregar), regularize, and grant definitive property titles to residents.
- Address related purposes consistent with the above objectives.

Key Provisions and Changes

  1. Transfer of Remnant Parcels

    • Source land: Remnant portions of the “Finca Banco A” project located in Barrio Tosas, Florida.
    • Transfer recipient: Department of Housing.
    • Transaction price: Nominal consideration of $1.00.
    • Agencies involved: Department of Agriculture (identify/remnants), Authority of Lands (identify/remnants), Department of Housing (recipient and administrator of future titles).

  2. Liberalization of Agricultural Restrictions

    • Action: Release or lift restrictions and agricultural-use conditions that were imposed under Title VI of the Land Act on the parcels that have already been allocated.
    • Implication: The parcels would no longer be bound by those specific agricultural-use constraints, enabling broader use or development by recipients/licensees under Housing oversight, subject to regulatory compliance.

  3. Subdivision, Regularization, and Title Issuance

    • Role of the Department of Housing: Authorized to segregar (subdivide), regularize (resolve irregularities), and issue definitive (clear) property titles to residents.
    • Scope: Applies to residents affected by the remnant transfer, enabling formal, secured ownership.

  4. Related Provisions

    • The bill contemplates other related purposes consistent with the objective of transferring ownership and enabling housing-related land tenure improvements, potentially including administrative or regulatory steps to effectuate the transfer and title issuance.

Affected Parties

  • Residents of the Finca Banco A project area (Barrio Tosas, Florida): Primary beneficiaries if/when the Department of Housing issues definitive titles.
  • Department of Housing: Lead agency for subdivision, regularization, and title issuance; beneficiary of new land management responsibilities.
  • Department of Agriculture & Authority of Lands: Responsible for identifying the remnant parcels to be transferred and coordinating with Housing on the procedural steps.
  • Current or prospective allottees/tenants within the remnant parcels: Potential recipients of title parcels or altered land-use conditions.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • Legislative Progress:
    • Appears in First Reading in the Senate (2026-03-19).
    • Referred to commissions (2026-03-19).
    • In the House, listed on Special Orders Calendar and reportedly approved with amendments in the chamber on 2026-03-16, with Final Voting in the House, and the Final Approval Text sent to the Senate (dates around 2026-03-16 to 2026-03-19).
    • Initial committee report issued (2026-03-13).
    • Original filing date (radicado) on 2026-02-26.
  • Next Steps (typical process): If approved by both chambers, the bill would proceed to the governor for signature or veto, after which regulations and transfer actions would be implemented by the involved agencies following any administrative rules or implementing decrees.

Potential Impacts

  • Facilitation of a formal transfer process converting land from a state/land administration context to housing ownership, with a nominal price to reflect policy goals rather than market value.
  • Easing of agricultural-use restrictions could enable more flexible use of land by beneficiaries, facilitating housing-related development or diversification of land use, subject to Housing regulations.
  • Strengthening security of tenure for residents through subdivision and formal title issuance, reducing uncertainty and enabling access to housing-related programs, financing, or improvements.
  • Administrative coordination among the Department of Agriculture, the Authority of Lands, and the Department of Housing to implement real property transfers and titles.

Note: The summary reflects the bill’s stated purpose and provisions as presented in the legislative history and text description. For a comprehensive understanding, reviewing the final enacted language and any fiscal impact statements or implementing regulations would be advisable.

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

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