Official:Amending Chapter 10-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Public Spaces - Prohibited Conduct,” by prohibiting certain facial coverings from being worn in certain spaces; under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Phillips
Introduced: June 15, 2023
Signed: November 30, 2023
: Committee on Public Safety
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill makes it illegal to wear masks or face coverings that conceal one's identity in public spaces, aiming to reduce crime and improve public safety.
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