PR Ley 116-2026 (AI Bot Disclosure in Gov. Services)
Puerto Rico Ley 116-2026 — Right to Know When Interacting with AI in Government Services (P. del S. 622)
Puerto Rico · Ley Núm. 116-2026 (P. del S. 622, 19th Leg. Assembly); signed June 18, 2026
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- June 18, 2026
- Applies to
- Puerto Rico Executive Branch agencies and government entities deploying AI or automated systems in citizen-facing services
- Enforced by
- PRITS (Puerto Rico Innovation and Technology Service)
Puerto Rico's Ley 116-2026 (P. del S. 622) requires PR Executive Branch agencies to notify citizens when they are interacting with an AI system, chatbot, or automated system instead of a human, and guarantees citizens the right to request human intervention at any time. Senate approved June 24, 2025; House approved June 1, 2026; signed into law by Governor Jenniffer González Colón on June 18, 2026. Puerto Rico's second enacted AI-specific law in 2026.
Who is protected: Puerto Rico residents using government services
Legal detail
Ley Núm. 116-2026 (P. del S. 622, 19th Leg. Assembly) requires Puerto Rico Executive Branch agencies and government entities to disclose to citizens when interactions are handled by bots, AI, or automated systems, and to guarantee citizens' right to request human intervention at any time. Senate vote: June 24, 2025. House vote: June 1, 2026. Governor signed: June 18, 2026. Enforcement through PRITS (Puerto Rico Innovation and Technology Service).
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Puerto Rico |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Enacted | June 18, 2026 |
| Citation | Ley Núm. 116-2026 (P. del S. 622, 19th Leg. Assembly); signed June 18, 2026 |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Topics | government use of AI · automated decision-making · AI disclosure and transparency |
| News report | Proyectos de ley para regulación de inteligencia artificial en Puerto Rico — Platea PR |
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