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House commission hears plan for a statewide youth-sports code of ethics
Summary
Lawmakers and sports bodies discussed House Bill 303, which would establish a code of ethics covering coaches, athletes and officials in Puerto Rico. Supporters said a code could promote respect and reduce abusive conduct; speakers warned about jurisdictional limits, duplication with existing laws and implementation challenges.
Representative Luis José Ang Jiménez Torres, president of the House Commission on Recreation and Sport, opened a public hearing on legislation that would create a comprehensive code of ethics for coaches, athletes and sports directors in Puerto Rico (House Bill 303). The bill’s sponsor and several witnesses told the commission the measure aims to protect young athletes and promote respectful conduct across youth sports.
The measure “proposes establecer un marco ético y de conducta para todos los participantes del deporte juvenil, [no profesional], promoviendo un ambiente deportivo basado en el respeto, la integridad y la transparencia,” Sara Rosario, president of the Comité Olímpico de Puerto Rico (COPUR), said in her written presentation to the commission.
Why it matters: Witnesses framed the bill as a response to recurring reports of verbal, emotional and sometimes physical mistreatment in youth competitions. Supporters said a clear code could reinforce existing training, set expectations for parents and officials, and make it easier to…
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