Puerto RicoPC 058420th Legislative Assembly (2025-2028)HouseWALLET

Para enmendar los Artículos 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 y 10 de la Ley Núm. 75 de 8 julio de 1986, según enmendada, conocida como "Ley del Programa de Justicia Juvenil y Prevención de la Delincuencia" para adscribir dicho programa al Departamento de Corrección y Rehabilitación; hacer cambios en la composición del Comité Asesor en Justicia Juvenil y Prevención de la Delincuencia en Puerto Rico; realizar enmiendas técnicas; y para otros fines relacionados.

Sponsored By: Carlos ‘Johnny' Méndez Núñez (PNP), Miembros PNP -

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

6 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Serious offenses now barred from program

Youth found responsible in juvenile court for murder or for a sexual offense cannot take part in the Program. This bar applies to offenses listed in the Penal Code or special laws.

21+ participants may volunteer in prisons

Program participants who are 21 or older can volunteer to help people in adult institutions. They must meet the safety and welfare rules that DCR sets before starting.

Job and pension protections for staff

All Program employees move to DCR. Regular employees cannot be fired because of the transfer. Workers keep their pension, retirement, savings‑fund rights, and any certified union status. All personnel actions must follow existing laws, rules, and Law 8‑2017.

Tutoring and school support for youth in custody

The law lets DCR and the Education Department train youths in custody to serve as tutors in extended‑hours school programs. DCR identifies youths with the right skills; both agencies provide training, follow‑up, and supervision after disposition. Tutoring on school campuses is supervised by the Education Department, which must file a yearly report to DCR with subjects of greatest need, ages served, and data on student gains. Services inside social treatment centers or correctional institutions are supervised by DCR.

Juvenile justice program moves to Corrections

The law places the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Program inside the Department of Correction and Rehabilitation. The Secretary appoints an Assistant Director to run it. The Assistant Director proposes rules and reviews grant applications, and the Secretary issues the final regulations and decisions. The Secretary must send an annual report by April 30 on operations, spending, and results. All program property, records, and funds move to DCR, which now manages the budget. Each year the General Fund provides money for the Program and DCR can seek other public or private funds. The transfer must be finished within 90 days of the law’s approval.

New advisory board guides youth justice

The law recreates a State Advisory Group with 15 to 33 members. The Governor appoints members and names the chair. The group must include lawmakers, justice officials, education, health and sports officials, nonprofit and volunteer leaders, experts, and at least three youth with juvenile‑justice experience. It advises on the yearly work plan, funding priorities, and grant approvals, and sends annual recommendations. DCR provides meeting space and staff support when resources and federal funds allow.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Carlos ‘Johnny' Méndez Núñez

    PNP • House

  • Miembros PNP -

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 70 • No: 9

Senate vote 6/25/2025

Aprobado por el Senado en Votación Final

Yes: 23 • No: 4 • Other: 1

House vote 6/24/2025

Aprobado por Cámara en Votación Final

Yes: 47 • No: 5 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Ley Núm. 61 — Firmada por la Gobernadora

    7/16/2025House
  2. Enviado a la Gobernadora

    7/16/2025House
  3. Firmado por el Presidente del Senado

    7/15/2025Senate
  4. Firmado por el Presidente de la Cámara

    7/10/2025House
  5. Se dispone que sea enrolado

    6/30/2025House
  6. Senado aprueba informe de Comisión de Conferencia

    6/30/2025Senate
  7. Cámara aprueba informe de Comisión de Conferencia

    6/30/2025House
  8. Entirillado Electrónico Informe de Conferencia

    6/30/2025House
  9. 1er Informe de Comité de Conferencia rendido

    6/30/2025House
  10. Se accede a Conferenciar

    6/30/2025House
  11. Se solicita Comité de Conferencia

    6/29/2025House
  12. Cuerpo de Origen no concurre con enmiendas

    6/29/2025House
  13. Aprobado por el Senado en Votación Final

    6/25/2025Senate
  14. Aprobado con enmiendas en sala

    6/25/2025House
  15. En el Calendario de Ordenes Especiales del Senado

    6/25/2025Senate
  16. Descargado en Senado

    6/25/2025Senate
  17. Referido a Comisión(es)

    6/25/2025House
  18. Aparece en Primera Lectura del Senado

    6/25/2025Senate
  19. Texto de Aprobación Final enviado al Senado

    6/24/2025Senate
  20. Aprobado por Cámara en Votación Final

    6/24/2025House
  21. Aprobado con enmiendas del informe

    6/24/2025House
  22. En el Calendario de Ordenes Especiales de la Cámara

    6/24/2025House
  23. Quedó Pendiente de Acción Posterior en la Cámara

    6/23/2025House
  24. En el Calendario de Ordenes Especiales de la Cámara

    6/23/2025House
  25. Remitido a Comisión de Calendarios de la Cámara

    6/19/2025House

Bill Text

  • Se dispone que sea enrolado

    6/30/2025

  • Texto de Aprobación Final enviado al Senado

    6/24/2025

  • Radicado

    5/5/2025

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