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Bill 040114

Amending Section 10-800 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety" by adding a new Section 10-833 entitled "Possession of Weapons on School Property" to prohibit the possession of weapons in and around educational institutions; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Feb 12, 2004Joint Committees on Public Safety & EducationOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember MillerCouncilmember Clarke

From the floor

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  1. “And Bill No. 040114, our last bill. All other bills are being held.”

    Councilwoman Blackwell · Stated Meeting, April 29, 2004 · Apr 29, 2004 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “The last bill to be considered is Bill No. 040114. THE”

    President Verna · Stated Meeting, April 29, 2004 · Apr 29, 2004 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the joint Committee on Public Safety and Education to which was referred Bill No. 040114, entitled an ordinance amending Section 10-800 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Safety" by adding a new Section 10-833 entitled "Possession of Weapons on School Property" to prohibit the possession of weapons in and around educational institutions, all cer…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, April 15, 2004 · Apr 15, 2004 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “I move that the Rules of Council be suspended so as permit first reading this day of Bill No. 040114. (Duly seconded.)”

    Councilwoman Miller · Stated Meeting, April 15, 2004 · Apr 15, 2004 · official transcript, this passage

  5. “It has 04/15/04 - STATED - 1ST READING moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 040114. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, April 15, 2004 · Apr 15, 2004 · official transcript, this passage

  6. “And Bill No. 040114, an ordinance amending Section 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Safety" by adding a new Section 10-833 entitled "Possession of Weapons on School Property."”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, April 15, 2004 · Apr 15, 2004 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Feb 12, 2004Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Feb 12, 2004Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Mar 29, 2004HEARING NOTICES SENT · Joint Committees on Public Safety & Education
  4. Mar 29, 2004Cancellation of Scheduled Public Hearing · Joint Committees on Public Safety & Education
  5. Apr 6, 2004HEARING NOTICES SENT · Joint Committees on Public Safety & Education
  6. Apr 6, 2004HEARING HELD · Joint Committees on Public Safety & Education
  7. Apr 6, 2004REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Joint Committees on Public Safety & Education
  8. Apr 15, 2004ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Apr 15, 2004SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Apr 15, 2004READ · CITY COUNCIL
  11. Apr 15, 2004ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  12. Apr 29, 2004READ · CITY COUNCIL
  13. Apr 29, 2004PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  14. May 12, 2004SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Section 10-800 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety" by adding a new Section 10-833 entitled "Possession of Weapons on School Property" to prohibit the possession of weapons in and around educational institutions; 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 10-833 to read as follows: Section 10-833. Possession of Weapons on School Property. (a) Definitions. "Weapon." For purposes of this section the term shall include, but not be limited to, any firearm, shotgun, rifle, knife, cutting instrument, cutting tool, nun-chuck stick, and any other tool, instrument or implement capable of inflicting serious bodily injury. (b) Prohibited Conduct. No person shall knowingly possess a weapon or knowingly cause a weapon to be present, whether openly or concealed, in the buildings of, within one hundred (100) feet of, or in any conveyance providing transportation to or from any elementary or secondary publicly-funded educational institution, any elementary or secondary private school licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education or any elementary or secondary parochial school. (c) Exceptions. The prohibitions set forth in subsection (b) shall not apply to: (1) The lawful performance of official duties by any full-time officer, agent or employee of the United States, the Commonwealth or a political subdivision who is authorized by law to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation or prosecution of any violation of law. (2) The lawful performance of official duties by a school official. (d) Penalties. The penalty for violation of this section shall be a fine of not more than three hundred ($300.00) dollars, or imprisonment of not more than ninety (90) days, or both. The fine may be imposed through the confiscation of the illegally possessed weapon by the City of Philadelphia Police Department, said weapon to be melted down or rendered inoperable thereafter. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective upon the enactment of authorizing legislation by the Pennsylvania Assembly. ______________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End