Official:Establishing the “Safe Haven Law” by amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity,” by adding a new section prohibiting the possession of weapons at City Recreation Facilities, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Council President Clarke
Introduced: September 26, 2019
Signed: November 21, 2019
: Committee on Public Safety
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill prohibits possessing weapons at Philadelphia City Recreation Facilities to prevent gun violence and ensure public safety.
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