PR Ley 140-2026 (Gov AI Cybersecurity Training)
Puerto Rico Law 140-2026 — AI Inclusion in Government Cybersecurity Training (H.B. 824)
Puerto Rico · Ley Núm. 140-2026 (H.B. 824, 19th Leg. Assembly); signed July 23, 2026
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- July 23, 2026
- Applies to
- Puerto Rico government agencies administering the Cybersecurity Law continuing-education program
- Enforced by
- PRITS (Puerto Rico Innovation and Technology Service) / Office of Government Ethics
Puerto Rico Law 140-2026 amends the Puerto Rico Government Cybersecurity Law to require that its continuing-education program for government information officers and public servants include artificial intelligence — alongside privacy, systems security, data management, cyberattack prevention, and responsible use of new technologies. Signed by Governor Jenniffer González Colón on July 23, 2026. Puerto Rico's third enacted AI-specific law in 2026.
Who is protected: Puerto Rico government employees and the public they serve
Legal detail
Ley Núm. 140-2026 (H.B. 824, 19th Leg. Assembly): amends Puerto Rico's Government Cybersecurity Law virtual continuing-education requirement for public information officers and employees to add AI use as a mandatory topic alongside privacy, systems security, data management, cyberattack prevention, and responsible use of new technologies. The Office of Government Ethics endorsed the measure. Signed by Governor Jenniffer González Colón, July 23, 2026.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Puerto Rico |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | July 23, 2026 |
| Citation | Ley Núm. 140-2026 (H.B. 824, 19th Leg. Assembly); signed July 23, 2026 |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Topics | government use of AI · AI disclosure and transparency |
| News report | Jenniffer González firma leyes sobre inteligencia artificial, agricultura y beneficios para familias de policías — Metro PR |
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