Puerto RicoPS 029720th Legislative Assembly (2025-2028)SenateWALLET

Para establecer la "Ley para establecer un protocolo de manejo de casos de terminaciones de embarazos en menores de quince (15) años o menos en Puerto Rico" con el propósito de requerir la intervención de la implementación de un protocolo para el manejo de casos de menores de quince años o menos que estén embarazadas y acudan a un médico para terminar su embarazo conforme al estado de derecho vigente, así como para requerir que en estos casos al menos uno de los padres que ostente la patria potestad o quien sea el custodio legal de la menor tenga que otorgar su consentimiento informado por escrito previo a que se termine el embarazo en Puerto Rico; y para otros fines relacionados.

Sponsored By: Joanne M. Rodríguez Veve (Independent)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Parental consent and checks for minors 15 and under

For an unemancipated minor age 15 or younger, a parent with custody or the legal custodian must be present and sign consent at the facility. The adult must show a valid photo ID, and the doctor keeps copies in the record for at least five years. Before giving the consent form, a licensed social worker or counselor interviews the minor alone to check for sexual assault or abuse and records it. The provider must refer the case to the Department of the Family and log the referral number, date, and time. No clinic or doctor may do the procedure until all these steps and notices are done.

Emergency and abuse exceptions for minors

If a doctor certifies in writing that the minor's life is at risk, care can proceed without parental consent. The provider must try to contact a parent or custodian right away and, if not reached, send certified mail within 24 hours, and keep records for at least five years. If the minor says a parent or custodian caused the pregnancy, providers do not need that adult's presence or consent; they must start emergency custody, refer to the Department of the Family, and notify the Department of Justice. The law confirms life‑saving care remains allowed.

Crime to force a minor's abortion

It is a crime to force, threaten, or use violence to make a pregnant minor have an abortion. The law punishes this with three years in prison and a $25,000 fine.

Health Department must set protocols

The Department of Health issues or updates rules, forms, and protocols to run this law under the Administrative Procedure Act. These rules cover consent forms, private interviews, referrals, and recordkeeping.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Joanne M. Rodríguez Veve

    Independent • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 58 • No: 16

House vote 10/7/2025

Aprobado por Cámara en Votación Final

Yes: 35 • No: 13

Senate vote 2/3/2025

Aprobado por el Senado en Votación Final

Yes: 23 • No: 3 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Ley Núm. 122 — Firmada por la Gobernadora

    10/29/2025Senate
  2. Enviado a la Gobernadora

    10/21/2025Senate
  3. Firmado por el Presidente de la Cámara

    10/21/2025House
  4. Firmado por el Presidente del Senado

    10/20/2025Senate
  5. Se dispone que sea enrolado

    10/16/2025Senate
  6. Cuerpo de Origen concurre con enmiendas

    10/16/2025Senate
  7. Aprobado por Cámara en Votación Final

    10/7/2025House
  8. Aprobado con enmiendas del informe

    10/7/2025Senate
  9. En el Calendario de Ordenes Especiales de la Cámara

    10/7/2025House
  10. Remitido a Comisión de Calendarios de la Cámara

    6/24/2025House
  11. Entirillado del Informe

    6/24/2025Senate
  12. 1er Informe Comisión rendido con enmiendas

    6/24/2025Senate
  13. Reunión Ejecutiva: Oficina de la Comisión

    6/23/2025Senate
  14. Vista Pública: Salón de Audiencias #1

    4/9/2025Senate
  15. Vista Pública: Salón de Audiencias #1

    3/19/2025Senate
  16. Referido a Comisión(es)

    2/13/2025Senate
  17. Aparece en Primera Lectura de la Cámara

    2/13/2025House
  18. Texto de Aprobación Final enviado a la Cámara

    2/3/2025House
  19. Aprobado por el Senado en Votación Final

    2/3/2025Senate
  20. Aprobado con enmiendas en sala

    2/3/2025Senate
  21. En el Calendario de Ordenes Especiales del Senado

    2/3/2025Senate
  22. Descargado en Senado

    2/3/2025Senate
  23. Referido a Comisión(es)

    2/3/2025Senate
  24. Aparece en Primera Lectura del Senado

    2/3/2025Senate
  25. Radicado

    1/31/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Se dispone que sea enrolado

    10/16/2025

  • Texto de Aprobación Final enviado a la Cámara

    2/3/2025

  • Radicado

    1/31/2025

  • Radicado (Senado mirror)

    1/31/2025

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