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This bill updates Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards, which affect how employers and landlords use criminal records when hiring or renting to people. The changes clarify rules and add protections for individuals with criminal records. This bill impacts people with criminal records who are looking for jobs or housing in Philadelphia.

Amending Chapter 9-3500 of Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards," to amend definitions, add clarifications, and enhance remedies, all under certain terms and conditions.

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Status
Enacted
Type
Bill
Introduced
April 24, 2025
Sponsors
Councilmember Landau, Council President Johnson, Councilmember Gauthier, Councilmember Brooks, Councilmember Harrity, Councilmember O'Rourke, Councilmember Squilla

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    READ AND PASSED

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    Pass13 Yes · 0 No · 0 AbsentView member votes →
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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
    Jeffery Young, Jr.Yes
    Jim HarrityYes
    Kendra BrooksYes
    Kenyatta JohnsonYes
    Mark SquillaYes
    Michael DriscollYes
    Nina AhmadYes
    Quetcy LozadaYes
    Rue LandauYes

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    AMENDED

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    This Bill was AMENDED.

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    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

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    READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

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    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

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    Introduced and Referred

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