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House passes bill addressing age discrimination language; critics cite drafting errors and lack of hearings
Summary
The House approved a measure aimed at addressing age‑based discrimination in public schools and institutions but several lawmakers urged returning the bill to committee to correct drafting omissions and hold hearings.
The Puerto Rico House approved House Bill 124 on May 12, 2025, a measure to add provisions addressing ageism and to establish related duties for the school community; members debated whether the bill had sufficient committee review and correct statutory references.
Representative Jorge Figueroa Acevedo said the body was not opposed to the substance but criticized the…
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