Puerto RicoPC 063620th Legislative Assembly (2025-2028)HouseWALLET

Para añadir un nuevo inciso (z) al Artículo 1.010 de la Ley 107-2020, según enmendada, conocida como "Código Municipal de Puerto Rico", a los fines de facultar a los municipios a que, previa aprobación de sus respectivas legislaturas municipales, y cuando su capacidad fiscal y económica lo permita, puedan crear programas de voluntarios, conforme las disposiciones contenidas en la Ley 261-2004, según enmendada, conocida como "Ley del Voluntariado de Puerto Rico"; y para otros fines relacionados.

Sponsored By: Wilson J. Román López (PNP)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Municipal Volunteers Get Injury and Liability Protections

Municipal program volunteers receive Puerto Rico State Insurance Fund workers’ compensation benefits for accidents while performing assigned duties. Insurance premiums use one-third of the federal minimum monthly wage as their calculation base, not as a promised benefit amount. Municipal volunteers also have civil liability immunity for acts or omissions in their volunteer role that harm another person. That immunity depends on meeting Article 9 of Puerto Rico’s Volunteer Law, Act 261-2004.

Municipal Volunteering Supports Job Seekers, Protects Workers

Municipal volunteer programs cannot replace people doing paid municipal work or limit the creation of paid municipal jobs. Volunteer hours may count toward prior-experience requirements in published public-service job notices. Credit follows Department of Labor and Human Resources Regulation No. 7193, dated August 10, 2006. The law does not guarantee qualification for a position or a job.

Puerto Rico Municipalities Can Create Volunteer Programs

Effective immediately upon approval, the law lets Puerto Rico municipalities create volunteer programs with municipal legislature approval and available finances. Programs cover unpaid service in formal projects serving social or community needs, not isolated help outside a municipal program. Volunteers assigned to municipal emergency-management and disaster offices are excluded. Municipalities can adopt rules under the Puerto Rico Volunteer Law and Municipal Code covering duties, recruitment, selection, requirements, and resignation. Municipalities must provide needed materials and transportation to the extent their finances allow.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Wilson J. Román López

    PNP • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 75 • No: 0

Senate vote • 9/3/2026

Aprobado por el Senado en Votación Final

Yes: 24 • No: 0

House vote • 11/10/2025

Aprobado por Cámara en Votación Final

Yes: 51 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Ley Núm. 205 — Firmada por la Gobernadora

    10/14/2026House
  2. Enviado a la Gobernadora

    10/5/2026Senate
  3. Firmado por el Presidente del Senado

    9/22/2026Senate
  4. Firmado por el Presidente de la Cámara

    9/16/2026House
  5. Se dispone que sea enrolado

    9/14/2026Senate
  6. Cuerpo de Origen concurre con enmiendas

    9/14/2026House
  7. Aprobado por el Senado en Votación Final

    9/3/2026Senate
  8. Aprobado con enmiendas en sala

    9/3/2026Senate
  9. Aprobado con enmiendas del informe

    9/3/2026Senate
  10. En el Calendario de Ordenes Especiales del Senado

    9/3/2026Senate
  11. Remitido a la Comisión de Reglas y Calendario del Senado

    4/7/2026Senate
  12. Entirillado del Informe

    4/7/2026Senate
  13. 1er Informe Comisión rendido con enmiendas

    4/7/2026Senate
  14. Referido a Comisión(es)

    11/12/2025Senate
  15. Aparece en Primera Lectura del Senado

    11/12/2025Senate
  16. Texto de Aprobación Final enviado al Senado

    11/10/2025House
  17. Aprobado por Cámara en Votación Final

    11/10/2025House
  18. Aprobado con enmiendas en sala

    11/10/2025House
  19. Aprobado con enmiendas del informe

    11/10/2025House
  20. En el Calendario de Ordenes Especiales de la Cámara

    11/10/2025House
  21. Remitido a Comisión de Calendarios de la Cámara

    11/6/2025House
  22. Entirillado del Informe

    11/6/2025House
  23. 1er Informe Comisión rendido con enmiendas

    11/6/2025House
  24. Reunión Ejecutiva: Oficina de la Comisión

    11/6/2025House
  25. Vista Pública: Salón de Audiencias #1

    10/20/2025House

Bill Text

  • Se dispone que sea enrolado

    9/14/2026

  • Texto de Aprobación Final enviado al Senado

    11/10/2025

  • Radicado

    5/12/2025

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