Initiatives Proposed to Harmonize Mexico City Laws with Care System Law
Mexico City, September 29, 2026 – Deputy Royfid Torres González presented two initiatives to the local Congress on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. These proposals aim to harmonize three Mexico City laws with the recently enacted Mexico City Care System Law, ensuring clarity regarding the obligations of involved government agencies.
Details of the Proposed Reforms
During a regular session, the Coordinator of the Movimiento Ciudadano (MC) Parliamentary Group announced that his first proposal seeks to modify various provisions of the organic laws governing the Executive Power and Public Administration, as well as the Law of Boroughs. The second initiative would reform Article 56 of the Constitutional Law on Human Rights and its Guarantees. All targeted laws are specific to Mexico City.
Deputy Torres González emphasized from the tribune that the local Congress had previously issued the Care System Law as a result of an open, plural, and inclusive process that involved all parliamentary groups. He highlighted that this law fulfills a constitutional obligation and addresses a critical issue that will define the city, country, and world in the coming years: care.
He further explained that when the Legislative Plenary approved the opinion to issue the Care System Law, the Movimiento Ciudadano bench affirmed that it marked the beginning of significant changes within the care system.
The popular representative detailed that more than 26 regulations need to be modified for the Mexico City Care System Law to achieve its objectives. “Today, we begin with the fundamental ones, which relate to the functioning of the Executive Power in Mexico City,” he stated. “One of the major achievements of the Care System Law was to integrate the System Board and all agencies involved in care responsibilities in this city, integrating them not only into the boards but also establishing their obligations and powers to comply with this law.”
Additionally, he specified that the modifications to the Organic Law of the Executive Power and Public Administration of the capital aim to establish the obligations of each secretariat that forms the Government of Mexico City, providing them with clarity on their responsibilities derived from the Care System Law.
Royfid Torres underscored the importance of the reform to the Constitutional Law on Human Rights, as it integrates advancements concerning the definitions and concepts related to care. “With these three regulations, we are paving the way for a series of initiatives that we will present in the coming months to cover all the legal modifications required in Mexico City’s regulations to address this pending issue, which is the Care System,” the MC member announced.
Next Steps in the Legislative Process
Following his participation, the Board of Directors announced that the first initiative would be referred to the United Commissions of Normativity, Studies, and Parliamentary Practices and the Local Public Administration. The second initiative would be sent to the United Commissions of Normativity, Studies, and Parliamentary Practices and Human Rights.
Both initiatives will require the opinion of the Commission for Inclusion, Social Welfare, and Enforceability of Social Rights before their dictation can be issued.
This legislative action represents a crucial step in ensuring the comprehensive implementation of the Mexico City Care System Law, aiming to create a more equitable and supportive environment for all residents requiring care services.
