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Bill 250990

Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination,” to add protections against employment discrimination on the basis of human trafficking victim status, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Nov 13, 2025Committee on Public Health and Human ServicesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember AhmadCouncil President JohnsonCouncilmember PhillipsCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember LandauCouncilmember LozadaCouncilmember Harrity

How members voted

  1. Vote on Jan 22, 2026 · CITY COUNCIL

    Aye (17)

    Councilmember BassCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember DriscollCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember HarrityCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember LozadaCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember PhillipsCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember ThomasCouncilmember AhmadCouncilmember LandauCouncilmember O'RourkeCouncilmember YoungCouncil President Johnson

From the floor

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  1. “To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am pleased to advise to you that on February 2, 2026 I signed the following bills which were passed by Council at its session on January 22, 2026: Bill No. 250986 and Bill No. 250990. There are no further communications in my possession, Council President.”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, February 5, 2026 · Feb 5, 2026 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “Good morning and buenos dias. My name is Yolanda Cruz and I am the executive director and president of Women Against Abuse, Philadelphia's comprehensive domestic violence service provider. Thank you to city council for recognizing January as Human Trafficking Awareness month and for the opportunity to speak in strong support of Council Member Ahmad's Bill No. 250990. Human trafficking is closely connected to domestic…”

    Ms. Cruz · Stated Meeting, January 22, 2026 · Jan 22, 2026 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “Good morning. My name is Talia and I'm the director of social services of the Salvation Army of greater Philadelphia where I oversee trafficking services across the city. Today I'm here in support of councilwoman's resolution recognizing January as Human Trafficking Awareness month and Bill 350990 which is up for final passage. This bill prevents victims of human trafficking who are experiencing workplace discriminat…”

    Ms. Talia · Stated Meeting, January 22, 2026 · Jan 22, 2026 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “The Committee on Public Health and Human Services to which was referred the following bill: Bill No. 250990, an ordinance amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination," to add protections against employment discrimination on the basis of human trafficking victim status, all under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports it…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 11, 2025 · Dec 11, 2025 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Nov 13, 2025Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Dec 8, 2025HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Health and Human Services
  3. Dec 8, 2025HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Health and Human Services
  4. Dec 8, 2025REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Public Health and Human Services
  5. Dec 11, 2025SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  6. Dec 11, 2025ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Dec 11, 2025READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Jan 22, 2026READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Feb 2, 2026SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination," to add protections against employment discrimination on the basis of human trafficking victim status, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended as follows: TITLE 9. REGULATION OF BUSINESSES, TRADES AND PROFESSIONS * * * 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), reproductive health autonomy, 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, human trafficking 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. * * * (n.1) Human Trafficking Victim Status. The status of having been subjected to any activity in violation of 18 Pa. C.S. � 3011 (relating to trafficking in individuals); 18 Pa. C.S. � 3012 (relating to involuntary servitude); 18 Pa. C.S. � 3013 (relating to patronizing a victim of sexual servitude); 18 Pa. C.S. � 3014 (relating to unlawful conduct regarding documents); 18 Pa. C.S. � 3015 (relating to nonpayment of wages); 18 Pa. C.S. � 3016 (relating to obstruction of justice); 18 Pa. C.S. � 3017 (relating to violation by business entities); 18 U.S.C. � 1591 (sex trafficking); 18 U.S.C. � 1590 (trafficking related to peonage, slavery, involuntary servitude, or forced labor), or any similar state or federal law prohibiting human trafficking. * * * � 9-1103. Unlawful Employment Practices (1) It shall be an unlawful employment practice to deny or interfere with the employment opportunities of an individual based upon such individual's race, ethnicity, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition), reproductive health autonomy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, [or] domestic or sexual violence victim status, human trafficking victim status, including, but not limited to, the following: * * * SECTION 2. Section of this Ordinance shall be effective immediately. ___________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End