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Bill 000164

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

Introduced Mar 23, 2000Committee on Public SafetyOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember MarianoCouncilmember MarianoCouncilmember KrajewskiCouncilmember KrajewskiCouncilmember RizzoCouncilmember RizzoCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember O'Neill

From the floor

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  1. “…it said -- let me read it briefly. The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania believes that Bill 000164, "the anti-mask ordinance," does not on its face violate the First Amendment. The ordinance makes specific intent to engage in unlawful activity an essential element of the prohibited offense." The ordinance also states that it GREETING/INVOCATION "shall not be construed to punish constitutionally protected…”

    Councilman Cohen · Stated Meeting, June 22, 2000 · Jun 22, 2000 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Mar 23, 2000
    Introduced · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember Mariano that this matter be Introduced. The motion carried unanimously.

  2. Mar 23, 2000
    Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Jun 12, 2000
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Safety
  4. Jun 12, 2000
    AMENDED · Committee on Public Safety
  5. Jun 12, 2000
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Public Safety
  6. Jun 15, 2000
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Jun 15, 2000
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember Ortiz that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.

  8. Jun 15, 2000
    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Jun 22, 2000
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Jun 22, 2000
    PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  11. Jun 30, 2000
    SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Title 10 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," prohibiting concealed identities in certain instances. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 10 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," is amended to read as follows: TITLE 10. REGULATION OF INDIVIDUAL CONDUCT AND ACTIVITY * * * CHAPTER 10-600 PUBLIC PLACES - PROHIBITED CONDUCT * * * §10-612 Concealed Identities. (1) No person shall, with the specific intent to intimidate or threaten another person, or with the specific intent to hide one's identity during the commission of unlawful activity, wear a mask, hood, or other device or means of hiding, concealing, or covering any portion of the face for the purpose of concealing their identity on public property or private property in this City without the express written permission of the owner or occupier of the property. (2) This Section shall not be construed to punish constitutionally protected speech. (3) A person who violates this Section shall be fined not less than $75.00. _______________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End