Title 48, Territories and Insular PossessionsRelease 119-102
§731c Submission of Sections 731b to 731e of This Title to People of Puerto Rico for Referendum; Convening of Constitutional Convention; Requisites of Constitution
Title 48 › CHAPTER 4 — PUERTO RICO › SUBCHAPTER I — GENERAL PROVISIONS › § 731c
Summary
Sections 731b–731e must be submitted to Puerto Rico voters by referendum under its laws. If a majority approves, the legislature may call a convention to draft a constitution with republican government and a bill of rights.
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Title 48, §731c
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Sections 731b to 731e of this title shall be submitted to the qualified voters of Puerto Rico for acceptance or rejection through an island-wide referendum to be held in accordance with the laws of Puerto Rico. Upon the approval of said sections, by a majority of the voters participating in such referendum, the Legislature of Puerto Rico is authorized to call a constitutional convention to draft a constitution for the said island of Puerto Rico. The said constitution shall provide a republican form of government and shall include a bill of rights.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Editorial Notes
Codification Section was not enacted as part of the Puerto Rican Federal Relations Act which comprises this chapter.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Constitutional ConventionA constitutional convention to draft a constitution for the island of Puerto Rico convened in San Juan on Sept. 17, 1951, and concluded its deliberations on Feb. 6, 1952. ReferendumAct
July 3, 1950, which enacted sections 731b to 731e of this title, was submitted to the qualified voters of Puerto Rico through an island-wide referendum held on
June 4, 1951, and approved.
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48 U.S.C. § 731c
Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102