Council actions
Philadelphia City Council actions
These are actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote. They include unanimous decisions, procedural steps such as hearings, notices and amendments, and other entries such as referrals and signatures.
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Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the April 16, 2026 meeting.
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Showing 55-72 of 106 actions from April 16, 2026
The enacted ordinance prohibits using City-owned or controlled property and Philadelphia public rights-of-way as staging areas, processing locations, or operation bases for civil immigration enforcement, with exceptions for existing leases and lawful judicial warrants or criminal-law enforcement.
Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," and amending Title 11 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Streets," to prohibit immigration enforcement on City and City-related property and facilities, to prohibit immigration enforcement in the right-of-way and provide for civil enforcement of violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance prohibits using City-owned or controlled property and Philadelphia public rights-of-way as staging areas, processing locations, or operation bases for civil immigration enforcement, with exceptions for existing leases and lawful judicial warrants or criminal-law enforcement.
Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," and amending Title 11 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Streets," to prohibit immigration enforcement on City and City-related property and facilities, to prohibit immigration enforcement in the right-of-way and provide for civil enforcement of violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance requires law enforcement officers working in Philadelphia to visibly display identifying information, identify themselves in specified interactions, and use clearly marked vehicles, with limited exceptions for situations such as undercover work, safety risks, and medical or religious reasons.
Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," to prohibit law enforcement officers from concealing their identity, require officers to visibly display their badge and other official identifying information, prohibit the impersonation of law enforcement officers, and provide for civil and criminal enforcement of violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance requires law enforcement officers working in Philadelphia to visibly display identifying information, identify themselves in specified interactions, and use clearly marked vehicles, with limited exceptions for situations such as undercover work, safety risks, and medical or religious reasons.
Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," to prohibit law enforcement officers from concealing their identity, require officers to visibly display their badge and other official identifying information, prohibit the impersonation of law enforcement officers, and provide for civil and criminal enforcement of violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This ordinance bars Philadelphia city agencies and employees from participating in federal immigration-enforcement programs or using City money, staff, equipment, or facilities to support those activities, except when cooperation is required by law or based on a valid judicial warrant.
Amending Title 17 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Procurement Contracts," and Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," to prohibit the acceptance of bids on City contracts from, or the execution of contracts with, entities that do business with immigration enforcement authorities; bar City participation in, resource expenditures to, and involvement in any agreements or activities in furtherance of immigration enforcement, including through the conduct of its employees, contractors and funding recipients; require annual reporting of City immigration-related activities, and provide for civil enforcement of violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This ordinance bars Philadelphia city agencies and employees from participating in federal immigration-enforcement programs or using City money, staff, equipment, or facilities to support those activities, except when cooperation is required by law or based on a valid judicial warrant.
Amending Title 17 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Procurement Contracts," and Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," to prohibit the acceptance of bids on City contracts from, or the execution of contracts with, entities that do business with immigration enforcement authorities; bar City participation in, resource expenditures to, and involvement in any agreements or activities in furtherance of immigration enforcement, including through the conduct of its employees, contractors and funding recipients; require annual reporting of City immigration-related activities, and provide for civil enforcement of violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance adds citizenship and immigration status to Philadelphia’s protected categories under the Fair Practices Ordinance.
Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination," to add protections against discrimination on the basis of citizenship and immigration status, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance adds citizenship and immigration status to Philadelphia’s protected categories under the Fair Practices Ordinance.
Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination," to add protections against discrimination on the basis of citizenship and immigration status, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance adds rules for how Philadelphia city agencies, employees, officials, contractors, and subcontractors handle information about a person’s citizenship or immigration status.
Amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code by adding a new Chapter 21-3600 entitled "Non-Intervention with Respect to Immigration Enforcement" to establish certain limits on how personal information may be handled by the City with regard to immigration enforcement, create reporting requirements, and provide for remedies for violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance adds rules for how Philadelphia city agencies, employees, officials, contractors, and subcontractors handle information about a person’s citizenship or immigration status.
Amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code by adding a new Chapter 21-3600 entitled "Non-Intervention with Respect to Immigration Enforcement" to establish certain limits on how personal information may be handled by the City with regard to immigration enforcement, create reporting requirements, and provide for remedies for violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance adds rules for City agencies, employees, and City contractors regarding citizenship and immigration information.
Amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code by adding a new Chapter 21-3600 entitled "Non-Intervention with Respect to Immigration Enforcement" to place certain restrictions on the collection and use of information related to citizenship and immigration status, prohibit certain forms of discrimination in City services, and provide for remedies for violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance adds rules for City agencies, employees, and City contractors regarding citizenship and immigration information.
Amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code by adding a new Chapter 21-3600 entitled "Non-Intervention with Respect to Immigration Enforcement" to place certain restrictions on the collection and use of information related to citizenship and immigration status, prohibit certain forms of discrimination in City services, and provide for remedies for violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution honoring Temple University's Jazz Band and Terell Stafford for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Honoring Temple University's Jazz Band and Terell Stafford on winning the 2026 National Collegiate Jazz Championship and recognizing this accomplishment as a source of pride for the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor Pastor Dicie Gilmore for her community service and leadership.
Honoring Pastor Dicie Gilmore for her leadership, compassion, and dedicated service to the community, in recognition of April as the National Month of Hope and the power of healing and resilience.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The City Council has adopted a resolution to recognize May 21st of each year as 'Ona Judge Day' in Philadelphia.
Recognizing and honoring May 21st of each year as "Ona Judge Day" in the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution recognizing the Germantown Jazz Festival for its contributions to the community.
Recognizing the Germantown Jazz Festival and its contributions to cultural enrichment, community wellness, and economic vitality in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution recognizes National Crime Victims' Rights Week, which takes place from April 19-25, 2026, and honors Northwest Victim Services for their work advocating for victims' rights in the community.
Recognizing National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 19-25, 2026, and honoring Northwest Victim Services for their dedicated advocacy and community impact.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution names the corner of E.
Also naming the corner of E. Haines Street and Morton Street "Honorable Donna Reed Miller Way," in recognition of her lifelong commitment to public service, impactful policy leadership, and enduring inspiration to the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.