House Bill 897

  • Status: Activo
  • Bill Number: 897
  • Latest Update: Sep 17, 2026
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Summary

House Bill 897 seeks to amend Act 187-2016, known as the “Mayra Elías ‘Hit & Run’ Alert Act,” as well as Act 83-2025, known as the “Puerto Rico Police Act.” The bill was filed on October 7, 2025, by Representatives Ramón Torres Cruz and Félix Pacheco Burgos.

Public safety is a shared goal. However, a legislative measure such as this—which contemplates the use of technologies like automated license plate reader (ALPR) systems—requires a broad discussion that includes consideration and acknowledgment of the threats and potential violations of constitutional rights associated with this type of technology. In the United States, there is no shortage of examples regarding the misuse of such cameras by officers, as well as errors concerning the operation and management of these systems.

Authors:
Ramón Torres Cruz & Félix Pacheco Burgos

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Sep 17, 2026

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