City of Philadelphia - File #: 250688

• File #: 250688
• Version: 0
• Type: COMMUNICATION
• Status: PLACED ON FILE
• File created: 9/11/2025
• In control: CITY COUNCIL
• Title: September 10, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning unsigned Bill Number 250213-A, introduced by Councilmember Nina Ahmad, and passed by City Council on June 12, 2025. Bill Number 250213-A is intended to regulate the sale of vaping devices to individuals under the age of 21. While this is a laudable goal, I have been advised by the Law Department that the requirements of this bill are both preempted by state law and inconsistent with the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter. For this reason, I am returning Bill Number 250213-A unsigned. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
9/11/2025	0	CITY COUNCIL	READ AND FILED

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September 10, 2025

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA:

I am hereby returning unsigned Bill Number 250213-A, introduced by Councilmember Nina Ahmad, and passed by City Council on June 12, 2025. Bill Number 250213-A is intended to regulate the sale of vaping devices to individuals under the age of 21. While this is a laudable goal, I have been advised by the Law Department that the requirements of this bill are both preempted by state law and inconsistent with the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter.

For this reason, I am returning Bill Number 250213-A unsigned.

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor

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