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
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.
Technical 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.
Who is protected: Puerto Rico government employees and the public they serve
Who must comply: Puerto Rico government agencies administering the Cybersecurity Law continuing-education program
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Puerto Rico |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2026-07-23 |
| Enacted | 2026-07-23 |
| Citation | Ley Núm. 140-2026 (H.B. 824, 19th Leg. Assembly); signed July 23, 2026 |
| Enforced by | PRITS (Puerto Rico Innovation and Technology Service) / Office of Government Ethics |
| Private right of action | No — agency enforcement only |
| Topics | government use of AI · AI disclosure and transparency |
| Last verified | 2026-07-25 |
| Official source | Jenniffer González firma leyes sobre inteligencia artificial, agricultura y beneficios para familias de policías — Metro PR ↗ |
More AI rules in Puerto Rico
- PR P. del S. 731 (AI Public Procurement Law) · Proposed / pending
- PR Ley 105-2026 (AI Elections) · In effect
- PR Ley 163-2026 / P. del S. 441 (Image Rights) · In effect
- PR P. del S. 68 (Gov AI Framework) · Proposed / pending
- PR Ley 116-2026 (AI Bot Disclosure in Gov. Services) · In effect
- PR P. del S. 348 (AI in Schools) · Proposed / pending
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- CA EO N-6-26 (AI Workforce) · In effect
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- Arkansas public entity AI/ADS policy mandate (Act 848, 2025) · In effect
- One-year moratorium on data center development (Inver Grove Heights MN) · In effect
- FERC order directing PJM and other grid operators to reform · Enacted (not yet in effect)
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