Puerto Rico gov signs 6 bills on health, agriculture and digital services
Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González has signed six measures into law, enacting a package of legislation that spans public health, agriculture, tourism development, digital government services, real estate transparency and the designation of a state highway.
The new laws address tobacco-dependence treatment, updates to the island’s condo-hotel framework, the creation of a digital registry for farmers, the expansion of services through the Drivers Service Center (CESCO) digital platform, increased disclosure requirements in condominium transactions and the naming of a highway in Maunabo.
Strengthening tobacco-dependence treatment
Act 10-2026 (House Bill 226), authored by New Progressive Party Rep. Gabriel Rodríguez-Aguiló, targets smoking cessation and tobacco-use prevention. The law requires insurers to submit annual reports to the Health Department’s Tobacco Prevention and Control Division detailing coverage for the treatment of tobacco use, dependence and related conditions. It also establishes penalties for noncompliance, with the goal of strengthening oversight and improving the effectiveness of cessation programs.
Updates to the Condo-hotel Act
Act 11-2026 (House Bill 680), was introduced by House Speaker Carlos “Johnny” Méndez and Rep. Áxel Roque-Gracia, both members of the New Progressive Party. The measure amends Act 249-2008, known as the Puerto Rico Condo-hotel Act, to clarify the scope and administration of condo-hotels.
The changes are intended to facilitate the development and sale of new units, allow existing properties to adopt the regime and provide greater operational flexibility. Lawmakers said the amendments are designed to strengthen tourism infrastructure without affecting the General Fund or municipal finances.
Digital registry for farmers, local products
Act 12-2026 (House Bill 286), authored by Reps. Joe Colón-Rodríguez and Carmen Medina, establishes the Digital Registry of Farmers and Local Products Act. The law creates a public digital registry within the Agriculture Department listing bona fide farmers and the products they grow, with the aim of improving public access to information and supporting local agricultural marketing.
Greater transparency in condo sales
Act 13-2026 (House Bill 247), authored by Rep. José “Che” Pérez, amends the Puerto Rico Condominium Act to require property administrations to provide condominium regulations to real estate agents or brokers, or directly to prospective buyers. The measure is intended to increase transparency and legal certainty in condominium transactions.
Expanding CESCO services
Joint Resolution 3-2026 (House Joint Resolution 103), authored by Rep. Pedro “Pellé” Santiago, directs the Department of Transportation and Public Works to work with the Puerto Rico Innovation and Technology Service to program the elimination of conditional sales liens on motor vehicle titles through the CESCO Digital application. The initiative aims to streamline vehicle-related processes and reduce the need for in-person transactions.
Highway named in honor of Monsignor Ramos-Morales
Joint Resolution 4-2026 (House Joint Resolution 149), authored by Rep. Christian Muriel, designates State Highway PR-759, from kilometer 0 to kilometer 12.65 in Maunabo, as Monsignor Eusebio Ramos-Morales Road and authorizes the installation of official signage.
Ramos-Morales was appointed by Pope Benedict XVI as the first bishop of the Diocese of Fajardo-Humacao and was later named bishop of the Diocese of Caguas by Pope Francis, a position he currently holds.
