Puerto RicoPC 027720th Legislative Assembly (2025-2028)HouseWALLET

Para enmendar el Artículo 4 de la Ley Núm. 51 - 2022, según enmendada, conocida como "Ley para Prohibir el Expendio y Utilización de Plásticos de un Solo Uso en Todo Local Comercial, de Venta y Distribución Autorizada a Realizar Negocios Conforme a las Leyes del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico", para establecer una moratoria a las prohibiciones y penalidades dispuestas en los Artículos 4 y 6 hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2026; disponer de la creación de un Comité de Trabajo que proponga a la Asamblea Legislativa un marco regulatorio ordenado; y para otros fines relacionados.

Sponsored By: Tatiana Pérez Ramírez (PNP)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Plastic ban paused through 2026 for businesses

Enforcement and fines on single-use plastics are paused until December 31, 2026. The pause is retroactive to when the original law took effect. The ban and penalties restart on January 1, 2027.

Task force to plan plastics rules

The law creates a committee led by the Consumer Affairs Secretary. It includes government, industry, and one environmental group member named by the governor. It must send recommendations to the Legislature by June 30, 2026. The report covers standards, incentives, education, school recycling, partnerships, and data tracking.

Business ban on single-use plastics in 2027

Starting January 1, 2027, businesses in Puerto Rico cannot deliver, use, or sell single-use plastics, wholesale or retail. The rule does not apply when plastic is needed to pack certain meats and no reusable option exists. It also does not apply to pharmacies, labs, hospitals, and similar health institutions that must follow health safety rules.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Tatiana Pérez Ramírez

    PNP • House

Cosponsors

  • Fernando Sanabria Colón

    PNP • House

  • Vimarie Peña Dávila

    Affiliation unavailable

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 71 • No: 8

Senate vote • 6/25/2025

Aprobado por el Senado en Votación Final

Yes: 25 • No: 3

House vote • 6/19/2025

Aprobado por Cámara en Votación Final

Yes: 46 • No: 5

Bill Text

  • Se dispone que sea enrolado

    6/25/2025

  • Texto de Aprobación Final enviado al Senado

    6/19/2025

  • Radicado

    1/29/2025

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