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RCS 172

Para ordenar al Secretario del Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas de Puerto Rico crear y expedir una tablilla conmemorativa para vehículos de motor con el fin de reconocer y destacar la misión de la organización sin fines de lucro 5 Sentidos que crea conciencia sobre el Trastorno de Procesamiento Sensorial (TPS) en la población infantil y juvenil en Puerto Rico, de conformidad con las disposiciones de la Ley Núm. 22-2000, según enmendada, conocida como la “Ley de Vehículos y Tránsito de Puerto Rico” y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico orders creation of commemorative license plates promoting the nonprofit 5 Sentidos to raise awareness about Sensory Processing Disorder in children and youth.

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Bill Summary · RCS 172

Legislative bill overview

Bill RCS 172 directs Puerto Rico's Secretary of Transportation and Public Works to create and issue a commemorative license plate recognizing the nonprofit organization "5 Sentidos," which raises awareness about Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) among children and youth in Puerto Rico. The plate would be authorized under existing vehicle and transit laws (Law 22-2000).

Why is this important

Commemorative license plates serve as public awareness tools that fund or promote specific causes while generating revenue. This bill aims to increase visibility of sensory processing disorders, a condition that affects how the nervous system processes sensory information—potentially benefiting affected families through increased public understanding and resource awareness.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden and precedent: Creating a new plate type requires administrative resources; if approved, it may establish precedent for numerous other nonprofits seeking similar recognition
  • Funding mechanism unclear: The bill doesn't specify whether plate sales revenue goes to 5 Sentidos or how costs are covered, raising questions about financial benefit and use of public resources
  • Vague scope and oversight: No mention of approval criteria, duration of availability, plate design standards, or performance metrics to evaluate the awareness campaign's effectiveness

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

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