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StatePuerto RicoIntroduced
PS 1196: Para añadir un nuevo Artículo 1.35-A y renumerar los actuales Artículos 1.35-A y 1.35-B como los nuevos Artículos 1.35-B y 1.35-C, añadir un Artículo 1.86-A, añadir un Artículo 5.02-A y enmendar los Artículos 5.06 y 5.07 de la Ley 22-2000, conocida como la "Ley de Vehículos y Tránsito de Puerto Rico", a los fines de establecer una definición de "Dispositivo de Asistencia Inteligente de Velocidad (ISA)" y del "Programa de Asistencia Inteligente de Velocidad", implementar el uso del sistema ISA, administrado por el Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas (DTOP), en coordinación con PRITS y la Comisión para la Seguridad en el Tránsito y el Negociado de la Policía de Puerto Rico; y para otros fines relacionados.
Carmelo Ríos Santiago - Sistema Único de Trámite Legislativo
PS 1196 status: Introduced — En el Calendario de Ordenes Especiales del Senado (updated Sep 24, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
57OUT OF 100
Score:57/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 65/100
Constitutionality70%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion45%
Bill summary
Para añadir un nuevo Artículo 1.35-A y renumerar los actuales Artículos 1.35-A y 1.35-B como los nuevos Artículos 1.35-B y 1.35-C, añadir un Artículo 1.86-A, añadir un Artículo 5.02-A y enmendar los Artículos 5.06 y 5.07 de la Ley 22-2000, conocida como la "Ley de Vehículos y Tránsito de Puerto Rico", a los fines de establecer una definición de "Dispositivo de Asistencia Inteligente de Velocidad (ISA)" y del "Programa de Asistencia Inteligente de Velocidad", implementar el uso del sistema ISA, administrado por el Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas (DTOP), en coordinación con PRITS y la Comisión para la Seguridad en el Tránsito y el Negociado de la Policía 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
- Potential reduction in societal costs related to traffic fatalities
- Economic gains from fewer accident-related emergency responses
- Long-term medical cost savings from reduced collision severity
Risks
- Unspecified compliance costs for individual vehicle owners
- Government fiscal exposure for program implementation and oversight
- Financial burden on vehicle manufacturers/importers for compatibility
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Improved road safety for drivers and pedestrians
- Reduction in speed-related traffic fatalities
- Modernization of Puerto Rican transportation standards
Risks
- Privacy concerns regarding vehicle tracking and speed data
- Public resistance to automated speed management mandates
- Potential for social friction between automated enforcement and drivers
Technology Industry
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Market stimulus for safety-focused automotive technology
- Increased opportunity for local software and hardware integration
- Development of specialized technical expertise within state agencies
Risks
- Technical barrier for entry for legacy vehicle fleets
- Cybersecurity vulnerabilities inherent in connected speed systems
- Reliance on proprietary software standards for state enforcement
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Establishment of a structured inter-agency speed management program
- Formal coordination between DTOP, PRITS, and the Police
- Centralized administrative oversight of traffic safety technology
Risks
- Complexity of coordinating multiple government entities
- Lack of granular public transparency regarding data usage
- Risk of agency mission creep regarding vehicle surveillance
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Direct mitigation of primary causes of severe traffic accidents
- Improved safety for emergency vehicles and first responders
- Reduction in physical trauma associated with high-speed crashes
Risks
- Over-reliance on automation impacting driver vigilance
- Potential for technical glitches resulting in safety risks
- Inconsistent application across different vehicle technology levels
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