Legislation Details

File #: 260056    Version: Name:
Type: Bill Status: ENACTED
File created: 1/29/2026 In control: Committee of the Whole
On agenda: Final action: 4/23/2026
Title: Amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code by adding a new Chapter 21-3600 entitled "Non-Intervention with Respect to Immigration Enforcement" to place certain restrictions on the collection and use of information related to citizenship and immigration status, prohibit certain forms of discrimination in City services, and provide for remedies for violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsors: Councilmember Landau, Council President Johnson, Councilmember Ahmad, Councilmember Bass, Councilmember Brooks, Councilmember Gauthier, Councilmember Gilmore Richardson, Councilmember Harrity, Councilmember Jones, Councilmember Lozada, Councilmember O'Rourke, Councilmember Phillips, Councilmember Squilla, Councilmember Thomas
Indexes: IMMIGRATION
Code sections: 21-3600 - Non-Intervention with Respect to Immigration Enforcement, Title 21 - MISCELLANEOUS
Attachments: 1. Bill No. 26005600, 2. Proposed Amendment 260056, 4-13-2026, 3. Bill No. 26005601, As Amended in Committee 4-13-26, 4. CertifiedCopy26005601
Title
Amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code by adding a new Chapter 21-3600 entitled "Non-Intervention with Respect to Immigration Enforcement" to place certain restrictions on the collection and use of information related to citizenship and immigration status, prohibit certain forms of discrimination in City services, and provide for remedies for violations, all under certain terms and conditions.

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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHIILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

TITLE 21. MISCELLANEOUS

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CHAPTER 21-3600. Non-Intervention with Respect to Immigration Enforcement.

? 21-3601. Definitions.

(X) Citizenship or immigration status. The status of a being a person who: (a) is a citizen or national of the United States, including a person who holds United States citizenship in addition to citizenship of another country; or (b) has migrated to and is neither a citizen nor national of the United States, including, but not limited to, persons with status as lawful permanent residents, refugees, asylees, unauthorized immigrants, and persons having temporary protected status.

(X) Contractor or subcontractor. Any person or entity that receives City funds and is party to, or a subcontractor for, an agreement to provide services or goods to, or on behalf of, the City.

(X) City agency. Any City department, agency, division, commission, council, committee, board, or officer of the City of Philadelphia, or other body established by authority of ordinance, executive order, or Charter.

(X) City Designee. The highest-ranking manager or official designated by a City Agency to serve as the authorized representative for purposes of communicating with immigration enforcement agents regarding requests under this Section, and at least one alternate manager or official to serve in their absence.

? 21-3602. Prohibition on Discrimination and the Collection and Use o...

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