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Bill 190651

Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination,” by revising the definitions of gender identity and sexual orientation.

Introduced Sep 12, 2019CITY COUNCILOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember GymCouncilmember GreenCouncilmember Reynolds BrownCouncilmember Henon

From the floor

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  1. “… 190608 will be read at our next session of Council. Mr. Decker, would you please read the title of Bill No. 190651. The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.”

    Councilman Henon · Stated Meeting, October 3, 2019 · Oct 3, 2019 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “It will be duly noted on the record. Thank you. Mr. Decker, Bill No. 190651.”

    Councilman Henon · Stated Meeting, October 3, 2019 · Oct 3, 2019 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “… establish a system of quarterly reporting and evaluation of means to reduce future liability"; and Bill No. 190651, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination,' by revising the definitions of gender identity and sexual orientation," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bil…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, September 26, 2019 · Sep 26, 2019 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Sep 12, 2019
    Introduced · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was Introduced.

  2. Sep 25, 2019
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Law and Government

    This Bill was HEARING NOTICES SENT.

  3. Sep 25, 2019
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Law and Government

    This Bill was REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED.

  4. Sep 25, 2019
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Law and Government

    This Bill was HEARING HELD.

  5. Sep 26, 2019
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL.

  6. Sep 26, 2019
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

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

  7. Sep 26, 2019
    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR.

  8. Oct 3, 2019
    READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was READ AND PASSED.

  9. Oct 16, 2019
    SIGNED · MAYOR

    This Bill was SIGNED.

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..Title Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination," by revising the definitions of gender identity and sexual orientation. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: TITLE 9. REGULATION OF BUSINESSES, TRADES AND PROFESSIONS. * * * CHAPTER 9-1100. FAIR PRACTICES ORDINANCE: PROTECTIONS AGAINST UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION. * * * � 9-1102. Definitions. * * * (k) Gender Identity. [Self-perception, or perception by others, as male or female, and shall include an individual's appearance, behavior, or physical characteristics, that may be in accord with, or opposed to, one's physical anatomy, chromosomal sex, or sex assigned at birth; and shall include, but not be limited to, individuals who are undergoing or have completed sex reassignment.] An individual's internal sense of gender, or one's gender as perceived by others, that may or may not align with one's physical anatomy, chromosomal sex, or sex assigned at birth. Examples include, but are not limited to, man, woman, non-binary, genderfluid, and agender. * * * (aa) Sexual Orientation. [Male or female homosexuality, heterosexuality and bisexuality, by preference, practice or as perceived by others.] An individual's romantic, physical, sexual, or emotional attraction to others, or a lack of attraction to others, by preference, practice, or as perceived by others. Examples include, but are not limited to, heterosexual, bisexual, gay, lesbian, and pansexual. * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately. ___________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End