Puerto Rico Legislation Creates New Lobbying System - State and Federal Communications

April 10, 2025  •  

Puerto Rico Legislation Creates New Lobbying System

The Legislative Assembly recently passed a bill to overhaul lobbying regulations for the commonwealth. Currently, the lobbying system in Puerto Rico is split into three district systems for the House, Senate, and executive branch. House Bill 42 unites the three separate systems under one new registry. The bill also establishes new disclosures, penalties, and revolving door restrictions. If approved by Gov. Jenniffer González Colón, the bill is effective immediately, but regulators will have 60 days to adopt regulations.

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