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This bill aims to stop the illegal trade and theft of catalytic converters and other car parts that contain valuable metals. It increases penalties for those who break the law, and it applies to anyone involved in these illegal activities in Philadelphia. The goal is to prevent these crimes and protect car owners from theft.

Amending Section 10-503 of The Philadelphia Code to prohibit the unlawful trading, theft, and trafficking of catalytic converters and motor vehicle parts containing precious metals, and to increase penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.

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Status
Enacted
Type
Bill
Introduced
October 16, 2025
Sponsors
Councilmember Bass, Councilmember Gilmore Richardson, Councilmember Thomas, Councilmember Jones, Councilmember Harrity, Councilmember O'Rourke, Councilmember Driscoll, Councilmember O'Neill, Councilmember Squilla, Councilmember Lozada, Councilmember Landau, Councilmember Ahmad

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  1. Member voteCITY COUNCIL

    READ AND PASSED

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    Pass15 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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  2. Council ActionCITY COUNCIL

    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

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    This Bill was SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL.

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    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

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    This Bill was ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

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

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    This Bill was READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR.

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  3. ProceduralCommittee on Rules

    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

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    ProceduralCommittee on Rules

    AMENDED

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    HEARING HELD

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    ProceduralCommittee on Rules

    HEARING NOTICES SENT

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  4. ProceduralCITY COUNCIL

    Introduced and Referred

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    This Bill was Introduced and Referred.to the Committee on Rules

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