Puerto RicoPC 030120th Legislative Assembly (2025-2028)HouseWALLET

Para establecer la "Ley de Alivio en el Pago del Depósito para las Acometidas de la Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados"; emnendar la Sección 4 de la Ley Num. 40 de 1 de mayo de 1945, segun enmendada, mejor conocida como la "Ley de Acueductos y Alcantarillados de Puerto Rico"; a los fines de que todo nuevo cliente residencial de la Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados pueda tener la opción de prorratear el pago de las solicitudes de acometida, requerido para comenzar a recibir los servicios de acueductos y alcantarillado sanitario ode ambos, sea por un termino que no excedera los seis (6) meses y para otros fines relacionados.

Sponsored By: Axel Roque Gracia (PNP)

Signed by Governor

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New water customers can pay deposit over time

New residential customers of the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority can choose an installment plan for the required water or sewer connection deposit. The Authority can spread payments over up to six months. This applies to the deposit tied to the connection application needed to start service. The Authority sets the payment schedule under its rules.

Water Authority rules due in six months

The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority must issue the rules to run the installment option within six months of this law’s approval. The rules may be administrative, regulatory, or internal. The Authority must follow its certified Fiscal Plan and the federal PROMESA law, and cannot impair its contracts or fiscal duties. These limits can affect how and when the option is offered.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Axel Roque Gracia

    PNP • House

Cosponsors

  • Gretchen M. Hau -

    PPD • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 73 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/2/2026

Aprobado por el Senado en Votación Final

Yes: 27 • No: 0

House vote • 9/18/2025

Aprobado por Cámara en Votación Final

Yes: 46 • No: 0

Bill Text

  • Se dispone que sea enrolado

    2/9/2026

  • Texto de Aprobación Final enviado al Senado

    9/18/2025

  • Radicado

    2/3/2025

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