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NM 93

Sr. Abner Gómez Cortés, como Comisionado del Negociado del Cuerpo de Emergencias Médicas de Puerto Rico.

2025-2028 Session

NM 93 confirms Abner Gómez Cortés to serve as Commissioner of Puerto Rico EMS, enabling him to oversee EMS operations and regulatory duties.

Notificado a la Gobernadora
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Bill Summary · NM 93

Summary — NM 93

Title: Sr. Abner Gómez Cortés, como Comisionado del Negociado del Cuerpo de Emergencias Médicas de Puerto Rico
Type: Appointment (confirmatory measure)
Introduced: March 20, 2025
Status: Confirmed by the Senate; notification sent to the Governor (Notificado a la Gobernadora)

Purpose and intent

NM 93 is a Senate confirmation measure for the nomination of Sr. Abner Gómez Cortés to serve as Commissioner of the Negociado del Cuerpo de Emergencias Médicas de Puerto Rico (the Territorial Bureau/Negociado that oversees Emergency Medical Services — EMS). The measure’s purpose is to provide formal legislative consent to the Governor’s nominee so he may assume the statutory responsibilities of the office.

Key provision

  • Confirmation and authorization for Sr. Abner Gómez Cortés to serve as Commissioner of the Negociado del Cuerpo de Emergencias Médicas de Puerto Rico.

The measure itself is procedural and limited to the appointment/confirmation; it does not amend statutes or allocate funds.

Role and likely responsibilities of the confirmed commissioner

While NM 93 confirms the appointment rather than defining new duties, the Commissioner generally is responsible for:
- Overseeing EMS operations and administration across Puerto Rico;
- Setting standards, certification and continuing education requirements for EMTs and paramedics;
- Coordinating emergency medical response with hospitals, municipalities, public health authorities and other first responders;
- Managing personnel, licensure, discipline and internal administration of the Negociado;
- Advising on EMS budgeting, procurement and policy implementation.

Who is affected

  • Negociado del Cuerpo de Emergencias Médicas: leadership transition/stability.
  • EMS personnel (EMTs, paramedics), ambulance providers and contractors: operational and regulatory oversight.
  • Hospitals, municipal emergency coordinators and public health agencies: coordination and protocol implementation.
  • General public/patients relying on pre-hospital emergency care.

Legislative and procedural timeline

  • 2025-03-20 — Nomination submitted; referred to committee(s).
  • 2025-04-03 — Committee issued a favorable report recommending confirmation.
  • 2025-04-03 — Referred to Senate Rules & Calendar; placed on the Senate’s Calendar of Special Orders.
  • 2025-04-03 — Confirmed by the Senate.
  • 2025-04-03 — Confirmation transmitted/notified to the Governor.

Next steps / practical effects

Following Senate confirmation and notification to the Governor, standard next steps typically include formal appointment paperwork, the taking of any required oath, and assumption of duties by the Commissioner. Stakeholders seeking details on the nominee’s qualifications, resume, or any hearing testimony should consult the Senate committee report(s) and confirmation hearing records referenced in the legislative docket.

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

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