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The enacted measure changes Philadelphia’s civil-service residence rule. A person who lived in Philadelphia for at least one year before temporarily leaving for military service or postsecondary education will still meet the requirement if they return to the city within six months of completing that service or education, including when applying as a police recruit.

Amending Section 20-101 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Residence Requirements," by clarifying that temporary residence outside the City, including for military service or educational purposes, does not prevent a person, including a police recruit, from meeting the Residence Requirement.