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PC 1115

Para restituir la facultad de la Asamblea Legislativa de Puerto Rico para determinar todo lo referente a la fijación de salario mínimo en la jurisdicción de Puerto Rico, así como derogar la Ley Núm. 47-2021, según enmendada, conocida como la “Ley de Salario Mínimo de Puerto Rico”, y para otros propósitos relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

The bill returns minimum wage policy to the Puerto Rico Legislative Assembly, repeals the current Law 47-2021 framework, and shifts wage determinations from the executive to the le

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Bill Summary · PC 1115

Summary of Bill PC 1115 (Session 2025-2028, Puerto Rico)

1) Purpose and intent

  • The bill seeks to restore the legislative power of the Puerto Rico Legislative Assembly to determine all matters related to the setting of the minimum wage in Puerto Rico.
  • It also proposes repealing Law No. 47-2021, as amended, commonly known as the “Puerto Rico Minimum Wage Law,” and for other related purposes.
  • In essence, the bill aims to return control over minimum wage policy to the Legislative Assembly and unwind the current framework established by Law No. 47-2021.

2) Key provisions and changes

  • Reversion of minimum wage authority:
    • Transfers, rescinds, or nullifies the regulatory framework currently governing the establishment and adjustment of the minimum wage, returning the prerogative to the Legislative Assembly.
  • Repeal of existing regime:
    • repeals Law No. 47-2021 (as amended), which previously governed the Puerto Rico minimum wage policy.
  • Related provisions (as indicated by “y para otros propósitos relacionados”):
    • The bill may include transitional rules, headers, or references necessary to implement the repeal and reinstate legislative control (e.g., timelines for when the Assembly would set or adjust wages, and guidance on how to handle existing wage scales during the transition).

3) Who and what would be affected

  • Government and regulatory framework:
    • The executive branch and its agencies currently administering or enforcing the minimum wage law would be affected, since the policy-making authority would shift back to the Legislative Assembly.
  • Employers and workers:
    • Employers would be directly impacted by any future minimum wage determinations made by the Legislative Assembly.
    • Workers and labor organizations would be affected by the potential changes in wage floors, enforcement, and compliance timelines arising from new legislative determinations.
  • Administrative processes:
    • Administrative and fiscal planning related to wage enforcement, compliance costs for businesses, and potential regulatory rulemaking would be reorganized under a legislative framework.

4) Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status in process:
    • The bill has moved through initial steps:
    • Filed and officially referred (radicado) in February 2026.
    • Reported out of the relevant committee with amendments (1er Informe de Comisión rendido con enmiendas) on April 22, 2026.
    • Remitted to the Cámara de Calendarios (House Calendar Committee) for scheduling (April 22, 2026).
    • Public hearing held (Vista Pública) on March 11, 2026.
  • Current stage (as of available notes):
    • After committee reporting with amendments, and placement on the Special Orders calendar for consideration, the bill would proceed to full chamber debates, potential further amendments, and votes.
  • Timing implications:
    • Given repeals and shift in authority, there may be transitional provisions to manage existing wage levels, pending future legislative action, and to align effective dates with enactment or effective dates established by the Assembly.

5) Observations and context

  • The bill indicates a policy shift away from an executive-enacted wage framework (Law No. 47-2021) toward a direct legislative determination of minimum wage levels.
  • If enacted, subsequent minimum wage-setting decisions would be driven by the Legislative Assembly, potentially increasing the role of political processes in wage policy.
  • As with any major policy change, stakeholders may expect transitional rules, implementation timelines, and potential legal or regulatory adjustments to ensure continuity of enforcement and coverage.

Note: The provided materials include formal action dates and a general outline of the bill’s intent. For precise language, amendments, and effective dates, consult the official bill text and subsequent legislative publications.

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

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