# Puerto Rico Senate Bill 757 faces Health Department opposition

Puerto Rico's Department of Health does not endorse Senate Bill 757, which would grant advanced practice nurses prescribing authority, as reported Sept. 3.

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Puerto Rico's Department of Health does not endorse Senate Bill 757, which seeks to grant advanced practice nurses the authority to prescribe medications and coordinate individualized care plans, NotiCel reported Sept. 3.[^3]

The bill was approved by the Puerto Rico Senate in April with a vote of 24 in favor, 1 against, and 3 absent, but without incorporating the Department of Health's recommendations, NotiCel reported Sept. 3.[^4] The read here is that the department's position, reported after the Senate vote, suggests a conflict between the legislative and executive branches on the scope of practice for advanced practice nurses.

Separately, a congress gathered health professionals, community leaders, and government representatives from Puerto Rico, the United States, and the Dominican Republic, El Nuevo Día reported Sept. 2.[^2] The Governor's request specifies that funds are limited to wells determined by the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority, in coordination with the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources and the Department of Health, to be safe, legal, and cost-effective, WIPR reported Sept. 2.[^1]

## What this stands on

1. The Governor's request specifies that the funds are limited to wells determined by the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (AAA), in coordination with the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DRNA) and the Department of Health, to be safe, legal, and cost-effective. ([WIPR](https://wipr.pr/gobernadora-encamina-planes-de-aumento-en-la-fuente-de-abastecimiento-de-agua-al-buscar-la-reactivacion-de-cinco-pozos/), News)
2. The congress gathered health professionals, community leaders, and government representatives from Puerto Rico, the United States, and the Dominican Republic. ([El Nuevo Día](https://www.elnuevodia.com/estilos-de-vida/salud/notas/llamado-a-unir-esfuerzos-por-la-salud-mental-asi-dio-inicio-el-mes-de-la-recuperacion-de-los-trastornos-de-uso-de-sustancias-y-salud-mental/), News)
3. Puerto Rico's Department of Health does not endorse Senate Bill 757, which seeks to grant advanced practice nurses the authority to prescribe medications and coordinate individualized care plans. ([NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -](https://noticel.com/noticias/legislatura/20260903/salud-no-favorece-que-los-profesionales-de-enfermeria-prescriban-medicamentos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=salud-no-favorece-que-los-profesionales-de-enfermeria-prescriban-medicamentos), News)
4. Senate Bill 757 was approved by the Puerto Rico Senate in April with a vote of 24 in favor, 1 against, and 3 absent, but without incorporating the Department of Health's recommendations. ([NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -](https://noticel.com/noticias/legislatura/20260903/salud-no-favorece-que-los-profesionales-de-enfermeria-prescriban-medicamentos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=salud-no-favorece-que-los-profesionales-de-enfermeria-prescriban-medicamentos), News)
5. City Council approved the consent calendar, including minutes, appointments, service plan, and zoning amendments, by voice vote. (https://www.openpublica.com/meetings/coloradosprings-colorado-city-council-2026-08-25-6a8e5c8f21c997fc88e9f3c6, News, claim on record)
6. City Council passed two ordinances transferring management of claims and workers' compensation funds from the City CFO to the Utilities CFO, 8-0. (https://www.openpublica.com/meetings/coloradosprings-colorado-city-council-2026-08-25-6a8e5c8f21c997fc88e9f3c6, News, claim on record)
7. City Council approved a rezone on Buckingham Drive with a condition prohibiting data centers, 7-0-1. (https://www.openpublica.com/meetings/coloradosprings-colorado-city-council-2026-08-25-6a8e5c8f21c997fc88e9f3c6, News, claim on record)
8. Denver City Council adopted Resolution 26-1158 approving a performance loan contract with Zion Senior and Community Resource Center for $695,000. (https://www.legigram.com/places/denver, News, claim on record)

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