Bill 150009
Amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous", by establishing a policy of posting all Missing and Endangered Persons Alerts on City websites and social media sites; all under certain terms and conditions.
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“The Committee on Public Safety, to which was referred Bill No. 150009, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Miscellaneous,' by establishing a policy of posting all Missing and Endangered Persons Alerts on City websites and social media sites; all under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bill to Cou…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, October 15, 2015 · Oct 15, 2015 · official transcript, this passage
“Yes. I move that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 150009. (Duly seconded.)”
Councilman Jones · Stated Meeting, October 15, 2015 · Oct 15, 2015 · official transcript, this passage
“Stated Meeting October 15, 2015 been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill 150009. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)”
Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, October 15, 2015 · Oct 15, 2015 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Jan 22, 2015Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Sep 11, 2015HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Safety
- Sep 11, 2015Cancellation of Scheduled Public Hearing · Committee on Public Safety
- Oct 9, 2015HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Safety
- Oct 9, 2015HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Safety
- Oct 9, 2015AMENDED · Committee on Public Safety
- Oct 9, 2015REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Public Safety
- Oct 15, 2015SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
- Oct 15, 2015ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Oct 22, 2015READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
- Nov 10, 2015SIGNED · MAYOR
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..Title Amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous", by establishing a policy of posting all Missing and Endangered Persons Alerts on City websites and social media sites; all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows: TITLE 21. MISCELLANEOUS. * * * CHAPTER 21-2900. DISSEMINATION OF MISSING AND ENDANGERED PERSONS ALERT VIA INTERNET. § 21-2901. Disseminating Missing and Endangered Persons Alerts Through Use of the Internet. (1) Definitions. "MEPAS" shall mean the Missing Endangered Person Advisory System as established and maintained by the Pennsylvania State Police pursuant to the Act of November 24, 2004, P.L. 1270, No. 153. "Missing persons who are at special risk of harm" shall mean any person who is reported missing that has a physical or mental impairment which poses an increased vulnerability to the person's safety when left unattended for some period of time, including individuals diagnosed with intellectual disability, autistic disorders, dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, or other such impairments. (2) Internet Alerts. The Police Department, working in cooperation with other City departments, shall endeavor to post any public alert regarding individuals that were or are believed to have been in the vicinity of the City of Philadelphia when reported missing generated via the Missing Endangered Person Advisory System (MEPAS) on all City maintained websites and social media sites that routinely post advisories and other such alerts, to aid in the search and recovery of missing persons, including those who are at special risk of harm due to their disability or mental impairment. The alerts should encourage the public to remain vigilant for information regarding individuals who are the subject of an alert posted consistent with this section, and to immediately report any relevant information to the police. ________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End