Legislation

Philadelphia City Council Seeks Public Vote on Establishing Independent Child Welfare Oversight Board

Philadelphia City Council is seeking public approval to establish an independent child welfare oversight board through a referendum, which would amend the city's Home Rule Charter.

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City Agencies Banned from Asking Citizenship Status Amid Efforts to Boost Trust in Services for All Residents

Philadelphia city agencies are barred from asking about citizenship status, with the goal of boosting trust in services among all residents as part of new regulations. The restrictions also prohibit discrimination based on immigration status when accessing City services.

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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.

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Philadelphia Businesses Required to Treat Immigrants Fairly Under New Law

Small business owners across Philly are adjusting to a new law requiring them to provide equal services to customers, regardless of their immigration status.

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Philadelphia Bans Deals with Immigration Enforcement Contractors Amid Fierce City Council Debate

City workers would no longer partner with companies like ICE, under a new proposal aimed at severing ties with contractors who aid in immigration enforcement. Thousands of Philadelphians could be shielded from potential deportation risks.

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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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City Council Targets Employers Who Disclose Human Trafficking Status to Job Applicants in Philly

Employers in Philadelphia are now prohibited from asking job applicants about their status as human trafficking victims to avoid discrimination. People trafficked into the city will have new protections against employment-related prejudice under a recently passed law.

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City Council Proposes Tax Relief for Local Child Care Providers to Boost Affordability

Philadelphia child care businesses may qualify for tax relief under a proposed city council ordinance aimed at making childcare more affordable for local families. The bill defines eligible providers as early childhood education centers.

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Philadelphia City Council Moves to Shield Workers From Menstrual Health Bias at Workplaces Everywhere

Workers in Philadelphia who experience menstrual health issues or menopause symptoms may soon find better protection from bias at work as city lawmakers propose stronger laws against period-related discrimination.

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City Council Weighs Overhaul of Disability Parking Permits for Veterans and Residents Alike

This bill updates the definition of disability parking spaces in Philadelphia and makes technical amendments to the city code.

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Philadelphia City Council Proposes Strict Rules to Keep Animals Out of City Parks and Recreation Centers

A new proposal would ban dogs from 70% of Philadelphia's park system, excluding only a few small dog parks, leaving many pet owners searching for alternative places to exercise their pets.

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New Farmers Market Set to Sprout Up on Bustling Point Breeze Avenue This Summer

Point Breeze residents will soon have fresh produce within walking distance as a new farmers market is set to open on the neighborhood's main thoroughfare, thanks to a city council-approved plan to revitalize the commercial corridor.

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City Council Passes Simplified Disability Parking Rules to Streamline Access

Philadelphia's disability parking rules are being overhauled with new standards and procedures for residential spaces, including a limited-use application process and an administrative hearing process.

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Farmers Market Stands Permitted on South 52nd Street Between Pine and Osage Avenues

Residents of West Philly's Parkside neighborhood are in for a tasty treat as City Council approves plans for two new farmers market stalls on 52nd Street, bringing fresh produce to one of the city's food deserts.

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City Council Unveils Plan for Exclusive Parking Permits for Residents with Disabilities in Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Philadelphia residents with disabilities could soon have dedicated parking spots in certain neighborhoods, thanks to a new permit program proposed by Councilmember Squilla.

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City Council Tackles Housing Bias Protecting Thousands of Philly Residents on Public Assistance Benefits Daily

A new proposal would require landlords to prove they have a legitimate reason to turn away Section 8 tenants, while also streamlining the complaint process for Philly residents on public assistance who face housing bias.

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Philadelphia Hospitals Banned from Deporting Non-Citizen Patients Without Their Consent

Philadelphia's Newborn Screening Program Gets A Major Overhaul As City Council Passes Bill Requiring All Hospitals To Test For Rare Genetic Disorders At Birth.

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Philadelphia Contractors Face Eased Reporting Burden on Diversity Data Under New Council Proposal

Small businesses in Philadelphia may breathe a sigh of relief as council members propose relaxing regulations around diversity reporting, which could save contractors time and resources spent on compliance. The change would affect thousands of local companies doing business with the city.

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Philadelphia Council Unveils Plan to Create Office for People with Disabilities Amid Calls for Improved City Accessibility

Disabled residents of Philly face a labyrinthine system of government offices; under new legislation, they'd have one-stop shop for navigating everything from accessible sidewalks to social services.

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City Officially Designates Wynnefield Area as 'Wynnefield Veterans Memorial' Following Years of Community Campaign

Philadelphia's oldest African American neighborhood will soon get a new name to reflect its rich history: residents are pushing for the renaming of West Girard Avenue to "Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard" ahead of a planned citywide commemoration.

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