State • Puerto Rico

PS 1248: Para enmendar los Artículos 2.34, 22.02 y 23.02 de la Ley 22-2000, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley de Vehículos y Tránsito de Puerto Rico”, para proveer beneficios adicionales a los veteranos y veteranas recipientes de la Orden del Corazón Púrpura, en lo que respecta al pago de peajes y de los derechos anuales sobre los vehículos registrados a su nombre y que cuenten con la tablilla especial; y para otros fines relacionados.

Thomas Rivera Schatz - Sistema Único de Trámite LegislativoIntroduced

PS 1248 status: Introduced — Referido a Comisión(es) (updated Aug 17, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score80/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 25/100

Bill summary

Official

Para enmendar los Artículos 2.34, 22.02 y 23.02 de la Ley 22-2000, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley de Vehículos y Tránsito de Puerto Rico”, para proveer beneficios adicionales a los veteranos y veteranas recipientes de la Orden del Corazón Púrpura, en lo que respecta al pago de peajes y de los derechos anuales sobr...

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan60%
Public opinion85%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • no direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • direct financial relief for veterans
  • potential increase in use of special recognition plates

Risks

  • minor reduction in toll and registration fee revenue
  • potential administrative costs for implementation

Society

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • meaningful recognition for Purple Heart recipients
  • promotes social support for combat-wounded veterans

Risks

  • limited to a specific veteran sub-group
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

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Confidence

low

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Analysis status

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Referido a Comisión(es)

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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