Official:Amending Section 9-1102 through 1123 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Verification of Life Partnerships,” by removing gendered language relating to same-sex and same-gender couples, expanding access to this Life Partnerships regardless of gender.
Sponsor: Councilmember Harrity
Introduced: January 19, 2023
Signed: June 22, 2023
: Committee on Law and Government
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill removes outdated language from the Philadelphia Code regarding Life Partnerships, allowing same-sex and same-gender couples to access these benefits without discrimination.
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