Puerto RicoPS 000620th Legislative Assembly (2025-2028)SenateWALLET

Para crear la "Ley de Reconocimiento Universal de Licencias Ocupacionales y Licencias Profesionales en Puerto Rico", con el propósito de facilitar la movilidad laboral, el desarrollo económico y la calidad de los servicios ocupacionales y profesionales en la Isla, hacer declaración de política pública; y para otros fines relacionados.

Sponsored By: Thomas Rivera Schatz (PNP)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Emergency recognition and remote service options

During a declared emergency, the Governor can treat out‑of‑state or foreign licenses as Puerto Rico licenses for the emergency period. The Governor can also expand what licensed workers may do and allow services in person, by phone, or remotely. These temporary rules last only while the emergency is in effect.

Easier Puerto Rico licensing for out-of-state workers

Puerto Rico recognizes many licenses and government certifications from other U.S. places so you can work here. A local board must find your license has a similar scope. You must have held it at least 1 year and worked 3 straight years just before you apply, with no more than 1 year of recent inactivity. Your issuing state must have exams or training like Puerto Rico’s, and you must be in good standing with no disqualifying crimes or open complaints. You must pay Puerto Rico fees and meet any professional association rules, and sign a sworn statement. If your job wasn’t licensed in Puerto Rico but was similar and licensed in your state, you can qualify with 3 straight years of recent work. This law does not cover the practice of law.

Fast provisional licenses and 30-day deadlines

If you hold a government certification from another U.S. state and Puerto Rico requires a license, the board issues a provisional license when you file. The initial provisional period is 30 days. Boards must approve or deny within 30 days. If they do not, you get an automatic provisional credential and can work while they finish. After that, the board has another 30 days to complete the review.

Recognition law controls and rules due in 180 days

The Department of State and local boards must issue any needed rules within 180 days of approval, following Puerto Rico’s administrative procedure law. This law prevails over other Puerto Rico licensing laws if there is a conflict.

Application fees and Puerto Rico limits

Each license or certification application costs $100, paid for every separate application. If you get a license under this law, you must follow Puerto Rico’s laws and the local board’s rules. Your license works only in Puerto Rico and does not let you work in other states by itself.

Report discipline and right to appeal

You must tell the Puerto Rico board right away if another state suspends, cancels, revokes, or ends your license. After a hearing, the board may revoke your Puerto Rico license based on that action. If the board makes a final decision on your application or license, you can ask for an administrative review under Puerto Rico’s procedure law.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Thomas Rivera Schatz

    PNP • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Gregorio Matías Rosario

    PNP • Senate

  • Jamie Barlucea Rodríguez

    PNP • Senate

  • Joanne M. Rodríguez Veve

    Independent • Senate

  • Migdalia Padilla Alvelo

    PNP • Senate

  • Ángel Toledo López

    PNP • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 73 • No: 5

House vote • 6/24/2025

Aprobado por Cámara en Votación Final

Yes: 50 • No: 3

Senate vote • 4/10/2025

Aprobado por el Senado en Votación Final

Yes: 23 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Ley Núm. 102 — Firmada por la Gobernadora

    8/1/2025Senate
  2. Enviado a la Gobernadora

    7/2/2025House
  3. Firmado por el Presidente de la Cámara

    6/30/2025House
  4. Firmado por el Presidente del Senado

    6/27/2025Senate
  5. Se dispone que sea enrolado

    6/24/2025House
  6. Aprobado por Cámara en Votación Final

    6/24/2025House
  7. Aprobado sin enmiendas

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

    6/24/2025House
  9. Remitido a Comisión de Calendarios de la Cámara

    6/23/2025House
  10. 1er Informe Comisión rendido sin enmiendas

    6/23/2025House
  11. Reunión Ejecutiva: Oficina de la Comisión

    6/23/2025House
  12. Referido a Comisión(es)

    4/28/2025House
  13. Aparece en Primera Lectura de la Cámara

    4/28/2025House
  14. Texto de Aprobación Final enviado a la Cámara

    4/10/2025Senate
  15. Aprobado por el Senado en Votación Final

    4/10/2025Senate
  16. Aprobado con enmiendas del informe

    4/10/2025Senate
  17. En el Calendario de Ordenes Especiales del Senado

    4/10/2025Senate
  18. Remitido a la Comisión de Reglas y Calendario del Senado

    4/10/2025Senate
  19. Entirillado del Informe

    4/10/2025Senate
  20. 1er Informe Comisión rendido con enmiendas

    4/10/2025Senate
  21. Referido a Comisión(es)

    1/16/2025Senate
  22. Aparece en Primera Lectura del Senado

    1/16/2025Senate
  23. Radicado

    1/2/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Se dispone que sea enrolado

    6/24/2025

  • Texto de Aprobación Final enviado a la Cámara

    4/10/2025

  • Radicado

    1/2/2025

  • Radicado (Senado mirror)

    1/2/2025

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