Legislation

Phila. Council Introduces Measures to Regulate Liquor Sales in City Neighborhoods

This bill proposes new regulations and penalties related to the sale of certain intoxicating substances in Philadelphia.

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Philadelphia City Agencies Must Keep Immigration Data Secret from Cops

Philadelphia residents who are undocumented or have family members in the country illegally could be protected under new proposed rules that shield their personal data from local law enforcement.

260057

Philadelphia Police Ordered to Clearly Display Badges and Official IDs at All Times On Duty

Philadelphia police are now required to visibly display their badges and official IDs at all times while on duty, a move aimed at transparency and accountability.

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City Council Tries to Shield Philly's Immigrants from Police Checkpoints and Enforcement Actions Daily

A proposed law would prevent police from enforcing federal immigration laws within city limits, sparking debate over public safety and the rights of undocumented immigrants living in Philly's neighborhoods.

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Council Targets Repeat Offenders With New Measure to Keep Problematic Businesses from Repeating Past Misdeeds

This bill ensures that nuisance businesses can be shut down even if ownership changes hands, as long as certain conditions are met.

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Retail Customer Parking Lots to Install Video Surveillance Cameras

Retail parking lots across Philadelphia are now required to install video surveillance cameras that cover at least 80% of their areas with minimum resolution and infrared capabilities. Footage must be stored for 30 days and available to law enforcement upon request.

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Philadelphia to Expand Video Monitoring and Enforcement of Nuisance Businesses Selling Drug Paraphernalia

This bill allows Philadelphia to better enforce laws against nuisance businesses that sell drug paraphernalia by expanding video monitoring and requiring additional enforcement mechanisms.

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Philadelphia Sets Earlier Curfew Hours for Minors Under New Law

Philadelphia Residents Could Soon See Lower Parking Fees in Some Neighborhoods as Council Considers Bill to Reduce Rates by Up to 50% in Low-Income Areas. The proposed measure would affect parking fees in 15 neighborhoods with high poverty rates, aiming to make city streets more accessible for low-income residents.

220654-A

Philadelphia Council Votes to Move Curfews Earlier for Minors Aged 13 to 15 Across City Limits

This bill revises the evening curfew hours for minors in Philadelphia, setting different times depending on age.

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City Council Votes to Lower Evening Curfew Hours for Minors Across Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Minors in Philly will be able to stay out later under a new proposal that lowers the evening curfew from 10pm to 12:30am, but some community leaders say it's too lenient.

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Philadelphia Council Passes Bill to Regulate Retail Sales in City Neighborhoods

Philadelphia Residents May Soon Face Higher Fines for Littering as City Council Introduces Bill to Strengthen Anti-Vandalism Laws; the proposal targets repeat offenders and aims to clean up public spaces across the city.

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City Council Requires Public Hearing Before Signing New Labor Deal With FOP Represented Police Officers

Philadelphia Businesses Must Comply with New Paid Sick Leave Law, Starting Next Year Starting January 1st, businesses with 10 or more employees will be required to provide up to five paid sick days per year, impacting an estimated 70,000 workers across the city.

200364-A