Bill 180937-A
Amending Chapter 6-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Preventive Medicine,” to establish requirements for the testing of blood lead levels in children, all under certain terms and conditions.
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How members voted
Vote on May 23, 2019 · CITY COUNCIL
Aye (16)
Council President ClarkeCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember JohnsonCouncilmember BlackwellCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember HenonCouncilmember Quiñones SánchezCouncilmember ParkerCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember DombCouncilmember GreenCouncilmember GreenleeCouncilmember GymCouncilmember OhCouncilmember Reynolds BrownCouncilmember Taubenberger
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“To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Sections 4-604 Stated Meeting June 6, 2019 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill Nos. 190152, 190153, 190250, 190304, 190305, 190306, 190307, 190308, 190311, 190312, 190313, 190354, 190356, 190357, 190359, 190360, 190361,…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 6, 2019 · Jun 6, 2019 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Oct 25, 2018Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Mar 19, 2019HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Health and Human Services
- Mar 19, 2019HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Health and Human Services
- Mar 19, 2019REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Public Health and Human Services
- May 9, 2019READ · CITY COUNCIL
- May 9, 2019AMENDED · CITY COUNCIL
- May 9, 2019ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING. · CITY COUNCIL
- May 23, 2019READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 5, 2019SIGNED · MAYOR
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..Title Amending Chapter 6-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Preventive Medicine," to establish requirements for the testing of blood lead levels in children, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 6-200 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 6-200. PREVENTIVE MEDICINE * * * � 6-207. [Reserved.] Testing Lead Levels in Children. (1) A physician who, for any reason, is treating a child between the ages of 9 months and 21 months whose blood lead level has not previously been tested after nine months of age shall test the blood lead level of the child at the first practical opportunity. (2) A physician treating a child between the ages of 21 months and 72 months whose blood lead level has not been tested once after the age of 21 months shall test the blood lead level of the child at the first practical opportunity. (3) Exemptions. (a) A child shall not be tested in connection with a treatment visit if the physician or his or her designee certifies in writing that blood lead level testing may be detrimental to the health of the child. (b) A child shall not be tested if the child's parent or guardian objects in writing to the testing on religious, moral, ethical or other grounds. (4) The Board of Health shall establish by regulation rules regarding lead testing of children, including special testing for high risk groups of children, additional testing of lead-poisoned children and preferred methods of testing. (5) The results of any such testing for blood lead level shall be reported to the Department pursuant to such requirements as may be determined by the Board of Health by regulation. (6) The Department of Public Health shall conduct a public information campaign, including through the distribution of culturally and linguistically appropriate information, that educates physicians and the public on the requirements of this Section 6-207. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately. ___________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End