Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StatePuerto RicoIntroduced
PC 636: Para añadir un nuevo inciso (z) en el Artículo 1.010 de la Ley 107-2020, según enmendada, conocida como “Código Municipal de Puerto Rico”, con el propósito de, formalmente, facultar a los municipios, previa aprobación de sus respectivas legislaturas municipales a crear programas de voluntarios, conforme las disposiciones contenidas en la Ley 261-2004, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley del Voluntariado de Puerto Rico”; y para otros fines relacionados.
Wilson J. Román López - Sistema Único de Trámite Legislativo
PC 636 status: Introduced — Firmado por el Presidente del Senado (updated Sep 22, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
58OUT OF 100
Score:58/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion65%
Bill summary
Para añadir un nuevo inciso (z) en el Artículo 1.010 de la Ley 107-2020, según enmendada, conocida como “Código Municipal de Puerto Rico”, con el propósito de, formalmente, facultar a los municipios, previa aprobación de sus respectivas legislaturas municipales a crear programas de voluntarios, conforme las disposiciones contenidas en la Ley 261-2004, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley del Voluntariado de Puerto Rico”; y para otros fines relacionados.. Currently in Senate.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Enables potential cost savings for municipal budgets
- Provides flexibility to supplement municipal staff resources
- Reduces fiscal pressure on local service provision
Risks
- Potential substitution of paid labor with volunteers
- Administrative overhead for managing volunteer systems
- Risk of inconsistent service quality across municipalities
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Increases opportunities for civic participation
- Strengthens community engagement in local governance
- Supports social cohesion through collective action
Risks
- Risk of creating inequitable service access between towns
- Dependency on volunteer availability for key services
- Possible lack of professional training for volunteers
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Requires approval by municipal legislatures
- Formalizes the legal structure for volunteering
- Aligns municipal efforts with existing Volunteer Law
Risks
- Potential for lack of transparency in volunteer selection
- Variability in oversight quality between jurisdictions
- Limited state-level audit mechanisms mentioned
Public Health & Safety
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Potential to increase personnel during local emergencies
- Provides support for public safety outreach efforts
- Allows faster mobilization for community welfare
Risks
- Safety risks if volunteers handle complex tasks
- Concerns regarding inadequate training for safety roles
- Liability exposure for cities in case of injury
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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