# Puerto Rico Senate approves gun amnesty, mayor rules, autism alert

Puerto Rico Senate passed three legislative measures in its Thursday session.

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House Joint Resolution 353 establishes a 60-day voluntary firearms amnesty for surrender of legal, illegal, inherited or expired licensed weapons. [^1]

The Puerto Rico Senate approved three legislative measures during its Thursday session. [^2] Puerto Rico Senate confirmed on 30 October 2026 that it is conducting an investigation into Suzanne Roig, Secretary of the Department of the Family. [^3] Puerto Rico Senate is demanding additional information regarding this November 2025 Mexico trip as part of its investigation. [^4]

Senate records show Suzanne Roig traveled to Tlaxcala, Mexico from 3 November 2025 to 8 November 2025, the fourth official trip documented for the secretary. [^5] On 2026-10-30, Puerto Rico Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz filed official information request 2026-0151 targeting LUMA Energy smart meters. [^6][^11] House Bill 144 sets a maximum 20 calendar day transition period for filling vacant mayor positions due to death, resignation, removal or permanent incapacity. [^7]

Persons surrendering weapons during the amnesty will not face possession charges, though police may still investigate weapons for prior criminal use. [^8] Suzanne Roig is also under separate investigation by the Puerto Rico Department of Justice. [^9] Public complaints allege the new LUMA Energy smart meters have caused exponential increases in customer electricity bills. [^10]

Thomas Rivera Schatz stated that incorrect harmful meter readings are equivalent to energy theft and cannot be allowed. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. House Joint Resolution 353 establishes a 60-day voluntary firearms amnesty for surrender of legal, illegal, inherited or expired licensed weapons. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
2. The Puerto Rico Senate approved three legislative measures during its Thursday session. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
3. Puerto Rico Senate confirmed on 30 October 2026 that it is conducting an investigation into Suzanne Roig, Secretary of the Department of the Family. (El Nuevo Día, News)
4. Puerto Rico Senate is demanding additional information regarding this November 2025 Mexico trip as part of its investigation. (El Nuevo Día, News)
5. Senate records show Suzanne Roig traveled to Tlaxcala, Mexico from 3 November 2025 to 8 November 2025, the fourth official trip documented for the secretary. (El Nuevo Día, News)
6. On 2026-10-30, Puerto Rico Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz filed official information request 2026-0151 targeting LUMA Energy smart meters. (Primera Hora, News)
7. House Bill 144 sets a maximum 20 calendar day transition period for filling vacant mayor positions due to death, resignation, removal or permanent incapacity. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
8. Persons surrendering weapons during the amnesty will not face possession charges, though police may still investigate weapons for prior criminal use. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
9. Suzanne Roig is also under separate investigation by the Puerto Rico Department of Justice. (El Nuevo Día, News)
10. Public complaints allege the new LUMA Energy smart meters have caused exponential increases in customer electricity bills. (Primera Hora, News)
11. The information request requires approval by the full Puerto Rico Senate before LUMA Energy is legally obligated to comply. (Primera Hora, News)
12. Thomas Rivera Schatz stated that incorrect harmful meter readings are equivalent to energy theft and cannot be allowed. (Primera Hora, News)

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