NAPREC Editorial Team 10/28/26 NAPREC Editorial Team 10/28/26

Bill would limit AutoExpreso fines when warnings fail — a NAPREC perspective

House Bill 1527 would protect drivers from AutoExpreso insufficient-balance fines when the required warning devices at a toll were officially recorded as out of service, and would require clearer notices and accessible ways to add funds. Original NAPREC analysis in English and Spanish.

NAPREC Editorial Team 9/29/26 NAPREC Editorial Team 9/29/26

Bill seeks tighter safeguards for powers of attorney — a NAPREC perspective

Senate Bill 1486 would strengthen safeguards on powers of attorney over financial assets, especially those used on behalf of older adults and adults with disabilities, by amending the Civil Code, the Notarial Act and the financial exploitation law. Original NAPREC analysis in English and Spanish.

NAPREC Editorial Team 7/30/26 NAPREC Editorial Team 7/30/26

Banks seek a year to prepare for cash-rounding rules — a NAPREC perspective

After the federal decision to end production of new pennies, the Puerto Rico Bankers Association asked the House to give banks at least 12 months after final regulations to apply Senate Bill 1288, which would round in-person cash transactions to the nearest 5 cents. Original NAPREC analysis in English and Spanish.

NAPREC Editorial Team 6/23/26 NAPREC Editorial Team 6/23/26

Senate bill would shift credit-report oversight to the financial regulator — a NAPREC perspective

Senate Bill 1304 would give the Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions full authority to administer Puerto Rico’s Credit Reporting Agencies Act, which now divides jurisdiction between it and the Department of Consumer Affairs. Original NAPREC analysis in English and Spanish.