READ AND PASSED
This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s Fair Practices Ordinance to prohibit discrimination related to reproductive health autonomy in employment, housing, and public accommodations. It also requires employers to provide reasonable workplace accommodations related to reproductive health autonomy, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions when requested, unless doing so would cause undue hardship, and requires notice of these rights.
Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination," to protect against discrimination related to reproductive health, modify and harmonize related provisions of the Chapter, and make other related or technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Action by CITY COUNCIL
A motion was made that this Bill be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Roll Call
| Member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Anthony Phillips | Yes |
| Brian J. O'Neill | Yes |
| Cindy Bass | Yes |
| Curtis Jones, Jr. | Yes |
| Darrell L. Clarke | Yes |
| David Oh | Yes |
| Isaiah Thomas | Yes |
| Jamie Gauthier | Yes |
| Jim Harrity | Yes |
| Katherine Gilmore Richardson | Yes |
| Kendra Brooks | Yes |
| Kenyatta Johnson | Yes |
| Mark Squilla | Yes |
| Michael Driscoll | Yes |
| Quetcy Lozada | Yes |
| Sharon Vaughn | Yes |