Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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RS 509: Para ordenar a la Comisión de Transportación, Telecomunicaciones, Servicios Públicos y Asuntos del Consumidor del Senado de Puerto Rico, realizar un estudio general sobre las disposiciones que rigen localmente en cuanto a la promoción comercial por medio de sorteos y constatar el cumplimiento de los niveles mínimos de divulgación, difusión y publicación aplicables a los promotores de tales actividades, de conformidad con lo establecido en el Capítulo VIII del Reglamento Núm. 9158 de 6 de febrero de 2020, conocido como “Reglamento de Prácticas Comerciales”, del Departamento de Asuntos del Consumidor; y para otros fines relacionados.
Luis J. Hernández Ortiz - Sistema Único de Trámite Legislativo
RS 509 status: Introduced — Vista Pública: Salón Luis A. Negrón López (updated Sep 29, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
65OUT OF 100
Score:65/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
Para ordenar a la Comisión de Transportación, Telecomunicaciones, Servicios Públicos y Asuntos del Consumidor del Senado de Puerto Rico, realizar un estudio general sobre las disposiciones que rigen localmente en cuanto a la promoción comercial por medio de sorteos y constatar el cumplimiento de los niveles mínimos de divulgación, difusión y publicación aplicables a los promotores de tales actividades, de conformidad con lo establecido en el Capítulo VIII del Reglamento Núm. 9158 de 6 de febrero de 2020, conocido como “Reglamento de Prácticas Comerciales”, del Departamento de Asuntos del Consumidor; 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
- Clarifies compliance standards for commercial sweepstakes
- Protects the integrity of the promotional market
- Reduces potential for deceptive business practices
Risks
- Potential increase in compliance costs for promoters
- Operational burden of enhanced disclosure requirements
- Uncertainty regarding future regulatory changes
Society
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Increases consumer protection for the public
- Ensures transparency regarding prize availability
- Reduces potential for fraudulent sweepstakes
Risks
- Limited to a study without immediate legislative action
- Does not offer direct individual consumer relief
- Potential for uneven enforcement across sectors
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
70%
Benefits
- Mandates legislative oversight of commercial regulations
- Enforces verification of existing DACO rules
- Promotes transparency in business-to-consumer activities
Risks
- Relies entirely on committee operational efficiency
- No guarantee of resulting legislative reform
- Limited power to enforce change without a new bill
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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