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Bill 040113-AA

Amending Chapter 10-800 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety" by adding a new Section 10-832 entitled "Firearms Tracing" to require that the City of Philadelphia Police Department conduct traces of firearms illegally possessed by anyone under 21 years of age; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Feb 12, 2004Committee on Public SafetyOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember MillerCouncilmember MillerCouncilmember MillerCouncilmember ClarkeCouncilmember ClarkeCouncilmember Clarke

From the floor

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  1. “…nd Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am returning herewith without my signature Bill No. 040113-AA, entitled an ordinance amending Chapter 10-800 of the Code, entitled "Safety." And I am pleased to advise you that on January 25, 2005, I signed the following bills that were passed by Council at its Session on December 9, 2004, and December 16, 2004, except Bill No. 040918, 040972, and 040999. And I…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, January 25, 2005 · Jan 25, 2005 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “Thank you. The Clerk will please read the title of Bill NO. 040113-AA.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, December 16, 2004 · Dec 16, 2004 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Feb 12, 2004
    Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Feb 12, 2004
    Introduced · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  3. Mar 9, 2004
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Safety
  4. Mar 9, 2004
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Public Safety
  5. Mar 9, 2004
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Safety
  6. Mar 11, 2004
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Mar 11, 2004
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  8. Mar 11, 2004
    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Nov 18, 2004
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Nov 18, 2004
    ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING. · CITY COUNCIL
  11. Nov 18, 2004
    AMENDED · CITY COUNCIL
  12. Dec 9, 2004
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  13. Dec 9, 2004
    ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING. · CITY COUNCIL
  14. Dec 9, 2004
    AMENDED · CITY COUNCIL
  15. Dec 16, 2004
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  16. Dec 16, 2004
    PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  17. Jan 25, 2005
    NO ACTION TAKEN · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Chapter 10-800 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety" by adding a new Section 10-832 entitled "Firearms Tracing" to require that the City of Philadelphia Police Department conduct traces of firearms illegally possessed by anyone under 21 years of age; all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 10-800 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety" is amended to add a new Section 10-832 to read as follows: Section 10-832. Firearms Tracing. (a) Illegal possession.-- Upon recovering a firearm from the possession of anyone who is not permitted by Federal or State law to possess a firearm, the City of Philadelphia Police Department shall use the best available information, including a firearms trace where necessary, to determine how and from where the person gained possession of the firearm. (b) Tracing.-- The City of Philadelphia Police Department shall use the National Tracing Center of the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms in complying with subsection (a). (c) Notification.-- The City of Philadelphia Police Department shall advise the Pennsylvania State Police and the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms of all firearms that are recovered in accordance with this section. (d) Registry.-- The City of Philadelphia Police Department shall maintain a registry of all information reported in accordance with this section. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately. ______________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End