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Amending Title 16 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Property," by adding a new Chapter requiring the creation of lactation spaces; all under certain terms and conditions.

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Status
Enacted
Type
Bill
Introduced
May 11, 2023
Sponsors
Katherine Gilmore Richardson

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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Section 16-312 of The Philadelphia Code shall read as follows:

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§16-312. Lactation Spaces

(1)

Definitions.

(a) Lactation Space. A clean space, other than a restroom, that is shielded from view and free from intrusion from others and has at least one electrical outlet. It must also have a surface, such as a table or counter, and a chair, and be located near access to running water.

(2) Lactation Spaces.

(a)

All City departments that are responsible for the management of City property, including but not limited to the Department of Public Property, shall

oversee the creation of lactation spaces for city employees, and where feasible, for members of the public.

(b)

If a city-owned facility does not allow for a permanent, dedicated lactation space, the relevant department leadership

are called upon to

work to provide a space that can be prioritized as a lactation space during the times when employees need the space and to post proper signage to ensure that it is free from intrusion and shielded from view of others while being used.

(c)

Any new building constructed by the City shall include lactation spaces in number and location appropriate to the building's use.

(d)

Whenever the City renovates a building that it owns or occupies, or any portion of a building that it owns or occupies, lactation spaces in number and location appropriate to the use of the building or portion thereof so renovated shall be established.

(e) The

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

shall annually file a report with the Chief Clerk of Council, no later than January 31st of each year, listing all new construction or renovation projects undertaken in the previous year, and the number and location of any lactation spaces installed pursuant to this Section.

SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective 180 days after it is signed into law.

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Explanation:

Italics

indicate new matter added.

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    SIGNED

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    A motion was made that this Bill be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    MemberVote
    Anthony PhillipsYes
    Brian J. O'NeillYes
    Cindy BassYes
    Curtis Jones, Jr.Yes
    Darrell L. ClarkeYes
    Isaiah ThomasYes
    Jamie GauthierYes
    Jim HarrityYes
    Katherine Gilmore RichardsonYes
    Kendra BrooksYes
    Kenyatta JohnsonYes
    Mark SquillaYes
    Michael DriscollYes
    Quetcy LozadaYes
    Sharon VaughnYes

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    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

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    Introduced and Referred

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