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Bill 200252

Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination,” to clarify that unlawful discrimination includes discrimination based on characteristics, such as hair texture and hairstyles; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Mar 12, 2020Committee on Law and GovernmentOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember ParkerCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember ThomasCouncil President ClarkeCouncilmember DombCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember GreenCouncilmember GymCouncilmember BassCouncilmember Johnson

How members voted

  1. Vote on Oct 29, 2020 · CITY COUNCIL

    Aye (17)

    Councilmember DombCouncilmember GreenCouncilmember GymCouncilmember OhCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember JohnsonCouncilmember JonesCouncil President ClarkeCouncilmember HenonCouncilmember Quiñones SánchezCouncilmember BassCouncilmember ParkerCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember Thomas

From the floor

Passages in the official transcripts that cite this file number. Every quote links to its exact place in the record.

  1. “…OWN Act, CROWN is an acronym that stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair. Bill No. 200252, in essence, amended the Code to clarify that unlawful discrimination on the basis of race includes discrimination based on characteristics that are commonly associated with race, such as hair texture and hairstyles. Now, this legislation bans hair discrimination in housing, employment, school, competit…”

    Councilwoman Parker · Stated Meeting, September 30, 2021 · Sep 30, 2021 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “…half of the CROWN Coalition co-founded by Dove, it is my honor to join you again in full support of Bill No. 200252. There is a longstanding history and problematic practice of racial Stated Meeting October 29, 2020 discrimination based on hair in the United States. There have been countless cases where black people have been discriminated against for wearing natural hair and/or protective styles, including, but not …”

    Ms. Asamoah · Stated Meeting, October 29, 2020 · Oct 29, 2020 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “…he legislative fix Councilwoman Parker has proposed and Stated Meeting October 29, 2020 championed. Bill No. 200252 will ensure protection against discrimination based on hairstyles by extending statutory protections to hair texture and protective styles. I applaud you, Councilwoman Parker, for championing the CROWN Act, and on behalf of the entire CROWN Coalition, including over 70 civil rights and civic engagement-…”

    Ms. Asamoah · Stated Meeting, October 29, 2020 · Oct 29, 2020 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “…res pertaining to the Fair Housing Commission, and to provide for the adoption of regulations"; and Bill No. 200252, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination,' to clarify that unlawful discrimination includes discrimination based on characteristics, such as hair texture and hairstyles"; and Stated Meeting O…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, October 29, 2020 · Oct 29, 2020 · official transcript, this passage

  5. “…res pertaining to the Fair Housing Commission, and to provide for the adoption of regulations"; and Bill No. 200252, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination,' to clarify that unlawful discrimination includes discrimination based on characteristics, such as hair texture and hairstyles," respectfully reports…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, October 22, 2020 · Oct 22, 2020 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Mar 12, 2020
    Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was Introduced and Referred.to the Committee on Law and Government

  2. Oct 19, 2020
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Law and Government

    This Bill was HEARING NOTICES SENT.

  3. Oct 19, 2020
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Law and Government

    This Bill was HEARING HELD.

  4. Oct 19, 2020
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Law and Government

    This Bill was REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED.

  5. Oct 22, 2020
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL.

  6. Oct 22, 2020
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

  7. Oct 22, 2020
    READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR.

  8. Oct 29, 2020
    READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  9. Nov 10, 2020
    SIGNED · MAYOR

    This Bill was SIGNED.

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..Title Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination," to clarify that unlawful discrimination includes discrimination based on characteristics, such as hair texture and hairstyles; all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended as follows: CHAPTER 9-1100. FAIR PRACTICES ORDINANCE: PROTECTIONS AGAINST UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION * * * � 9-1102. Definitions. (1) For purposes of this Chapter the following terms shall have the following meanings: * * * (e) Discrimination. Any direct or indirect practice of exclusion, distinction, restriction, segregation, limitation, refusal, denial, differentiation or preference in the treatment of a person on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnicity, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status, or other act or practice made unlawful under this Chapter or under the nondiscrimination laws of the United States or the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Discrimination on the basis of race shall include discrimination based on characteristics commonly associated with race, including hairstyles. * * * (m.1) Hairstyles. Hair texture and styles of hair of any length, such as protective or cultural hairstyles, natural hairstyles, and other forms of hair presentation. * * * (w.1) Protective or cultural hairstyles. Including, but not limited to, braids, cornrows, locs, Bantu knots, Afros, and twists, whether or not hair extensions are used to create any such style, and whether or not hair is adorned by hair ornaments, such as ribbon, headwraps, beads or barrettes. * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately. ___________________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End