Legislation

Council proposed law would protect Philadelphia youth's name, image, and likeness rights

Philadelphia Council Introduces New Law to Protect Student-Athletes from Predatory Marketing Tactics, requiring coaches and schools to warn young athletes about the risks of name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals gone wrong.

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Philadelphia Establishments Must Bar Minors When Allowing Smoking or E-Cigarette Use

Smokers and vape shops in Philadelphia will face new rules tomorrow, as a city law takes effect restricting minors from entering establishments where tobacco products are permitted, with fines for non-compliance looming large.

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Philadelphia Council Puts Distance Between Children and Alcohol Ads

Philadelphia's Most Vulnerable Residents May Lose Access to City Jobs Amid Proposed Ban on Questioning Applicants' Immigration Status

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Philadelphia City Council Moves to Bar Sale of Box Cutters to Minors, Sets Display Guidelines

City Council Targets Teen Safety with New Rules on Utility Knife Sales, Stores Must Display Blades Out of Reach of Underage Shoppers. The proposed law would restrict sales to 18-year-olds and require stores to secure knives behind counters or display cases.

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