Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StatePuerto RicoIntroduced
PS 1023: Para añadir un nuevo Artículo 12 y reenumerar los actuales Artículos 12 al 15 como Artículos 13 al 16 en la Ley Núm. 5 de 21 de enero de 2022 según emendada, conocida como “Ley para el Fortalecimiento y Desarrollo del Deporte Puertorriqueño” a los fines de asignar al Departamento de Recreación y Deportes la cantidad de un millón de dólares ($1,000,000) para cubrir sus gastos administrativos y fortalecer la programación dirigida a las diversas poblaciones que atiende; y para otros fines relacionados.
Thomas Rivera Schatz - Sistema Único de Trámite Legislativo
PS 1023 status: Introduced — Remitido a la Comisión de Reglas y Calendario del Senado (updated Sep 22, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
62OUT OF 100
Score:62/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 30/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion60%
Bill summary
Para añadir un nuevo Artículo 12 y reenumerar los actuales Artículos 12 al 15 como Artículos 13 al 16 en la Ley Núm. 5 de 21 de enero de 2022 según emendada, conocida como “Ley para el Fortalecimiento y Desarrollo del Deporte Puertorriqueño” a los fines de asignar al Departamento de Recreación y Deportes la cantidad de un millón de dólares ($1,000,000) para cubrir sus gastos administrativos y fortalecer la programación dirigida a las diversas poblaciones que atiende; 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
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Provides an immediate $1,000,000 cash injection into the Department of Recreation and Sports
- Supports existing administrative operations and departmental stability
- Enables potential growth in sports program staffing and operational overhead
Risks
- Increases fiscal burden on the central government treasury
- Lacks defined performance metrics or ROI requirements for the $1M appropriation
- Creates reliance on legislative funding rather than sustainable revenue streams
Society
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Strengthens programming availability for diverse community populations
- Promotes broader access to recreational and athletic opportunities
- Aligns with the state's intent to develop sports in Puerto Rico
Risks
- Potential for inequitable distribution of funds across different regions
- Limited transparency in how 'diverse populations' are prioritized for benefits
- Lack of concrete delivery schedule for expanded social programming
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Encourages increased physical activity via recreational programming
- Supports organized sports environments which can improve community mental health
- Facilitates public-sector health promotion through sports access
Risks
- No evidence of clinical oversight or safety standards in the proposed funding
- Administrative priority may limit the actual volume of health-focused programs
- Lacks monitoring requirements for long-term health outcomes
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