Puerto RicoPS 114720th Legislative Assembly (2025-2028)SenateWALLET

Para enmendar los Artículos 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 y 17 de la Ley 76- 2013, según enmendada, conocida como la “Ley del Procurador de las Personas de Edad Avanzada del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico", a los fines de actualizar la nomenclatura y referencias legales contenidas en dicha Ley; armonizar sus disposiciones con la Ley 121-2019, según enmendada, la Ley 8-2017, según enmendada y la Ley 38-2017, según enmendada; y para otros fines relacionados.

Sponsored By: Jamie Barlucea Rodríguez (PNP)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Stronger complaint remedies for older adults

Puerto Rico’s older-adult ombudsman can investigate rights violations and denied benefits affecting people age 60 or older. Covered private providers must offer related services or programs and receive Puerto Rico or relevant federal funding. The Office can order corrections and bring cases for individuals or groups without paying filing or document-copy fees. In administrative hearings, it can impose fines up to $10,000 per violation and award damages, including for emotional harm. It must tell the complainant and named party whether it will investigate. It does not investigate complaints outside its authority, without merit, or filed by someone without legal standing. Certain cases must be referred to the proper agency when needed, and adverse decisions follow administrative reconsideration and review procedures.

Rights guidance and access for older adults

Puerto Rico’s older-adult ombudsman must provide assistance, guidance, and advice to protect the rights of people age 60 or older. The Office also plans, coordinates, and oversees older-adult programs under Puerto Rico policy and applicable federal law. It can plan regional, district, or municipal offices, on its own or through partnerships, to improve access. The law does not require those offices to open. Any local offices must follow federal law and the state plan.

Older adults gain council seats and stipends

Puerto Rico’s aging council has 17 members: nine public officials serving by position and eight community representatives. At least four community representatives must be age 60 or older. The Governor appoints community members without Senate confirmation, and the chair must come from that group. Nine members are needed for official business; the council must meet at least six times yearly, including once every two months. Eligible members receive $50 per qualifying meeting, session, or authorized assignment attended; the chair receives 133%, or $66.50. Puerto Rico government and instrumentality agency heads are excluded unless serving as chair, and payments do not affect retirement pensions or annuities.

Catalog copying fees for younger requesters

Puerto Rico’s older-adult ombudsman may charge citizens under age 60 for copies of its program and service catalog or manual. The charge can only cover reproduction costs; the law sets no dollar amount. People age 60 or older are excluded from this charge.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jamie Barlucea Rodríguez

    PNP • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Brenda Pérez Soto

    PNP • Senate

  • Héctor Gabriel González López

    PNP • Senate

  • Luis Daniel Colón La Santa

    PNP • Senate

  • Wilmer Reyes Berríos

    PNP • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 74 • No: 1

House vote • 6/18/2026

Aprobado por Cámara en Votación Final

Yes: 48 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/21/2026

Aprobado por el Senado en Votación Final

Yes: 26 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Ley Núm. 181 — Firmada por la Gobernadora

    8/13/2026Senate
  2. Enviado a la Gobernadora

    7/15/2026House
  3. Firmado por el Presidente de la Cámara

    7/6/2026House
  4. Firmado por el Presidente del Senado

    7/2/2026Senate
  5. Se dispone que sea enrolado

    6/18/2026House
  6. Aprobado por Cámara en Votación Final

    6/18/2026House
  7. Aprobado sin enmiendas

    6/18/2026House
  8. En el Calendario de Ordenes Especiales de la Cámara

    6/18/2026House
  9. Remitido a Comisión de Calendarios de la Cámara

    6/8/2026House
  10. 1er Informe Comisión rendido sin enmiendas

    6/8/2026House
  11. Reunión Ejecutiva: Oficina de la Comisión

    6/8/2026House
  12. Referido a Comisión(es)

    5/28/2026House
  13. Aparece en Primera Lectura de la Cámara

    5/28/2026House
  14. Texto de Aprobación Final enviado a la Cámara

    5/21/2026Senate
  15. Aprobado por el Senado en Votación Final

    5/21/2026Senate
  16. Pendiente de Votación Final en Senado

    5/18/2026Senate
  17. Aprobado con enmiendas en sala

    5/18/2026Senate
  18. Aprobado con enmiendas del informe

    5/18/2026Senate
  19. En el Calendario de Ordenes Especiales del Senado

    5/18/2026Senate
  20. Remitido a la Comisión de Reglas y Calendario del Senado

    5/12/2026Senate
  21. Entirillado del Informe

    5/12/2026Senate
  22. 1er Informe Comisión rendido con enmiendas

    5/12/2026Senate
  23. Referido a Comisión(es)

    3/23/2026Senate
  24. Aparece en Primera Lectura del Senado

    3/23/2026Senate
  25. Radicado

    3/19/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Se dispone que sea enrolado

    6/18/2026

  • Texto de Aprobación Final enviado a la Cámara

    5/21/2026

  • Radicado

    3/19/2026

  • Radicado (Senado mirror)

    3/19/2026

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