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RCS 160

Para ordenar al Departamento de Recreación y Deportes (DRD), en coordinación con el Departamento de la Familia y la Administración de Familias y Niños (ADFAN), la elaboración de un informe evaluativo sobre los programas existentes de recreación adaptada para adultos mayores, sus alcances, beneficios y oportunidades de expansión; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

The bill requires DRD, with family-services agencies, to produce a comprehensive evaluative report on adapted recreation programs for adults 60+, assessing reach, benefits, and exp

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Bill Summary · RCS 160

Summary of Bill: RCS 160 (Session 2025-2028) — Puerto Rico

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill directs the Department of Recreation and Sports (DRD), in coordination with the Department of Family and Youth (ADFAN) and the Administration of Families and Children (ADFAN alternative acronym in text appears as ADFAN), to develop an evaluative report on existing adapted recreation programs for older adults.
  • The primary aim is to assess current programs, their reach, benefits, and potential for expansion, with the report serving as a basis for planning and improvement of services for the senior population.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Mandate for Evaluation Report: DRD, in collaboration with the family-focused agencies (ADFAN/Administration of Families and Children), must prepare a comprehensive evaluative report on adapted recreation programs for adults aged 60+ (implied “adultos mayores”).
  • Scope of Evaluation:
    • Review of existing adapted recreation programs offered to older adults.
    • Analysis of program reach (coverage, participation rates) and accessibility.
    • Assessment of benefits (physical, mental, social well-being) derived from participation.
    • Identification of opportunities for expansion (new programs, geographic coverage, funding needs, partnerships).
  • Coordination and Collaboration: The report requires interagency coordination among DRD and family-services agencies to ensure comprehensive data gathering and alignment with broader senior services.
  • Use and Application of Report: The findings are intended to inform policy decisions, program design, and potential expansion strategies within DRD and partner agencies.

Affected Parties and Stakeholders

  • Primary Agencies Involved:
    • Department of Recreation and Sports (DRD)
    • Department of Family and Youth (ADFAN)
    • Administration of Families and Children (ADFAN; referenced as Administración de Familias y Niños)
  • Target Population: Older adults who participate in or could benefit from adapted recreation programs (senior citizens).
  • Other Stakeholders (potentially impacted): Local recreational centers, senior community organizations, caregivers, and funding authorities interested in aging services and accessible recreation.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • Status: As of the action history, the bill appeared in First Reading in the Senate on March 19, 2026, and was referred to committees. It was filed (radicado) on March 17, 2026.
  • Next Steps in Legislative Process: After committee review, the bill would typically proceed to debate, potential amendments, and a full Senate vote, followed by consideration in the House (if applicable) and final approval.
  • Implementation Timing: The bill does not specify a detailed implementation schedule in the provided text. Upon passage, a timeframe would likely be established within the enacted statute or accompanying fiscal notes specifying deadlines for producing the evaluative report and for any recommended expansion initiatives.

Notes and Considerations

  • The bill is focused on governance and program evaluation rather than creating new program funding or direct program mandates (at least in its current stated form). The evaluative report could serve as a foundation for future legislation or budgetary allocations aimed at expanding adapted recreation opportunities for older adults.
  • Clarity on the precise naming and scope of the involved agencies (ADFAN vs. Administración de Familias y Niños) should be confirmed in the final text to avoid ambiguity.

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

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