Puerto Rico P. del S. 68 — AI Law for the Government of Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico · P. del S. 68 (19th Leg. Assembly)
Senate bill creating a Chief AI Officer position at PR Innovation and Technology Service (PRITS) plus an AI Advisory Committee. Would govern PR government use of AI, require non-discrimination assessments, and mandate annual reports. Cleared Senate; pending House vote.
Technical detail
P. del S. 68 establishes a Chief AI Officer of the Government of Puerto Rico under the Puerto Rico Innovation and Technology Service (PRITS), plus an AI Advisory Committee. Charges them with oversight of agency AI systems, non-discrimination assessments, annual reporting, and policy recommendations. Senate voted April 7, 2025; pending House action.
Who is protected: Puerto Rico residents whose interactions with PR government agencies involve AI
Who must comply: Puerto Rico government agencies under the Executive Branch
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Puerto Rico |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Status | Proposed / pending |
| Protection strength | Proposed or pending |
| Citation | P. del S. 68 (19th Leg. Assembly) |
| Enforced by | PRITS / Chief AI Officer (proposed) |
| Private right of action | No — agency enforcement only |
| Topics | government use of AI · automated decision-making · AI disclosure and transparency |
| Last verified | 2026-08-01 |
| Official source | Nueva estructura gubernamental para regular la inteligencia artificial — Microjuris ↗ |
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- PR P. de la C. 347 (vetoed) · Vetoed
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