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Amending Title 10 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," prohibiting concealed identities in certain instances.

AI summary

This enacted measure adds a Philadelphia rule prohibiting a person from wearing a mask, hood, or other face-covering device on public or private property in the city when intending to intimidate or threaten someone, or to hide their identity while committing unlawful activity, unless the property owner or occupant gives written permission. It says constitutionally protected speech is not covered and sets a minimum fine of $75 for violations.

File details

Status
ENACTED
Introduced
March 23, 2000
Sponsors
RMRick MarianoJLJoan L. KrajewskiFRFrank RizzoBrian J. O'Neill
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Title 10 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity,” is amended to read as follows:

TITLE 10. REGULATION OF INDIVIDUAL CONDUCT AND ACTIVITY

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CHAPTER 10-600 PUBLIC PLACES - PROHIBITED CONDUCT

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§10-612 Concealed Identities.

(1) No person shall, with the specific intent to intimidate or threaten another person, or with the specific intent to hide one's identity during the commission of unlawful activity, wear a mask, hood, or other device or means of hiding, concealing, or covering any portion of the face for the purpose of concealing their identity on public property or private property in this City without the express written permission of the owner or occupier of the property.

(2) This Section shall not be construed to punish constitutionally protected speech.

(3) A person who violates this Section shall be fined not less than $75.00.

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File history

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  1. Council actionMAYOR

    Signed

  2. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Read

  3. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Ordered placed on next week`s second reading calendar

    Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Suspend the rules of the council

    Pass
    Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Ordered placed on this day`s first reading calendar

  4. Council actionCommittee on Public Safety

    Reported favorably, rule suspension requested

    Council actionCommittee on Public Safety

    Amended

    Council actionCommittee on Public Safety

    Hearing held

  5. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Referred

    Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Introduced

    Pass