Puerto RicoPS 035020th Legislative Assembly (2025-2028)SenateWALLET

Para establecer la "Ley para la protección de la salud y el bienestar de los menores de edad en Puerto Rico11, a los fines de proteger la integridad física y emocional de los niños y adolescentes, prohibiendo prácticas médicas que puedan generar consecuencias irreversibles en su desarrollo natural; y para otros fines relacionados.

Sponsored By: Joanne M. Rodríguez Veve (Independent), Thomas Rivera Schatz (PNP)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Under‑21 ban on gender transition care

The law bans surgeries and drugs to change biological sex for gender transition or gender dysphoria if the person is under 21. For this law, a minor is anyone younger than 21. Public institutions and providers that get public money cannot use those funds to pay for, promote, or assist these procedures. Care for intersex or other genetic or hormonal dysfunctions is allowed if a pediatric endocrinologist or pediatrician certifies the condition and treatment follows medical guidelines.

15‑year penalties and quick rollout

The Department of Justice can investigate violations and work with federal agencies. Breaking this law brings a fixed prison term of 15 years. A licensed health professional who violates it loses their professional license. A company faces a $50,000 fine per violation, loss of permits, and a permanent ban on doing business in Puerto Rico. The law takes effect now, and agencies have up to 90 days to fully implement it.

Education on risks for families and doctors

The Education and Health Departments must run public programs about the risks of sex‑altering care for minors. Programs must reach the community, parents and guardians, and health professionals. They must stress respect, dignity, and minors’ emotional and mental well‑being. These are information and training efforts, not direct payments.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Joanne M. Rodríguez Veve

    Independent • Senate

  • Thomas Rivera Schatz

    PNP • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Jeison Rosa Ramos

    PNP • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 60 • No: 12

House vote 4/7/2025

Aprobado por Cámara en Votación Final

Yes: 38 • No: 10

Senate vote 4/3/2025

Aprobado por el Senado en Votación Final

Yes: 22 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Ley Núm. 63 — Firmada por la Gobernadora

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

    6/28/2025Senate
  3. Firmado por el Presidente de la Cámara

    6/28/2025House
  4. Firmado por el Presidente del Senado

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

    6/23/2025Senate
  6. Se reconsideró

    6/23/2025Senate
  7. En el Calendario de Ordenes Especiales de la Cámara

    6/23/2025House
  8. Se reconsideró

    6/19/2025Senate
  9. Aprobado con enmiendas del informe

    6/19/2025Senate
  10. En el Calendario de Ordenes Especiales del Senado

    6/19/2025Senate
  11. Remitido a la Comisión de Reglas y Calendario del Senado

    6/19/2025Senate
  12. Entirillado del Informe

    6/19/2025Senate
  13. 2do Informe Comisión rendido con enmiendas

    6/19/2025Senate
  14. Devuelto a la Comisión(es)

    4/28/2025Senate
  15. Se solicita reconsideración de la medida

    4/28/2025Senate
  16. Devuelto por Fortaleza

    4/27/2025Senate
  17. Se da consentimiento para devolución de la medida al Gobernador

    4/22/2025Senate
  18. Solicitar consentimiento para devolución de medida al Gobernador

    4/22/2025Senate
  19. Enviado a la Gobernadora

    4/11/2025Senate
  20. Firmado por el Presidente de la Cámara

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

    4/9/2025Senate
  22. Se dispone que sea enrolado

    4/7/2025Senate
  23. Aprobado por Cámara en Votación Final

    4/7/2025House
  24. Aprobado sin enmiendas

    4/7/2025Senate
  25. En el Calendario de Ordenes Especiales de la Cámara

    4/7/2025House

Bill Text

  • Se dispone que sea enrolado

    6/23/2025

  • Se dispone que sea enrolado

    4/7/2025

  • Texto de Aprobación Final enviado a la Cámara

    4/3/2025

  • Radicado

    2/20/2025

  • Radicado (Senado mirror)

    2/20/2025

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