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Roll-call voteBill 000164

PASSED

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.

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

Pass2000-06-22

Action by CITY COUNCIL

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

11 Yes·5 No·0 Absent

Roll Call

MemberVote
Angel OrtizNo
Anna Cibotti VernaYes
Blondell Reynolds BrownYes
Brian J. O'NeillYes
Darrell L. ClarkeYes
David CohenNo
Donna Reed MillerYes
Frank J. DiCiccoYes
Frank RizzoYes
James F. KenneyNo
Jannie L. BlackwellNo
Joan L. KrajewskiYes
Marian B. TascoYes
Michael A. NutterNo
Rick MarianoYes
W. Wilson Goode, Jr.Yes