City of Philadelphia - File #: 210364

• File #: 210364
• Version: 1
• Type: Bill
• Status: ENACTED
• File created: 4/22/2021
• In control: Committee on Public Health and Human Services
• Final action: 6/10/2021
• Title: Amending various chapters of The Philadelphia Code to address matters related to the availability of feminine hygiene products in City facilities, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
• Sponsors: Councilmember Bass, Councilmember Squilla, Councilmember Green, Councilmember Parker, Councilmember Gauthier, Councilmember Johnson, Councilmember Gym, Councilmember Henon, Councilmember Gilmore Richardson, Councilmember Oh, Councilmember Brooks, Councilmember Thomas
• Indexes: Feminine Hygiene Products

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
6/23/2021	1	MAYOR	SIGNED
6/10/2021	1	CITY COUNCIL	READ AND PASSED	Pass	17:0
5/27/2021	1	CITY COUNCIL
5/27/2021	1	CITY COUNCIL
5/27/2021	1	CITY COUNCIL
5/21/2021	0	Committee on Public Health and Human Services	HEARING NOTICES SENT
5/21/2021	0	Committee on Public Health and Human Services	HEARING HELD
5/21/2021	0	Committee on Public Health and Human Services	AMENDED
5/21/2021	1	Committee on Public Health and Human Services	REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
5/20/2021	1	CITY COUNCIL	SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
5/20/2021	1	CITY COUNCIL	ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
5/20/2021	1	CITY COUNCIL	READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
4/22/2021	0	CITY COUNCIL	Introduced and Referred

Title

Amending various chapters of The Philadelphia Code to address matters related to the availability of feminine hygiene products in City facilities, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

Body

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1.  Chapter 6-700 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 6-700.  MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF DISTRICT HEALTH CENTERS

*          *         *

§ 6-710.  Availability of Feminine Hygiene Products.

            (1)     Definition. For purposes of this Section, the term “feminine hygiene products” shall mean the tampons and sanitary napkins for use in connection with the menstrual cycle.

            (2)     Availability of feminine hygiene products. District Health Centers shall provide feminine hygiene products to be used at the facility, either by use of a dispenser or to individuals upon their request.

*          *         *

SECTION 2.  Chapter 15-500 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 15-500.  LIBRARIES

*          *         *

§ 15-502.  Availability of Feminine Hygiene Products.

            (1)     Definition. For purposes of this Section, the term “feminine hygiene products” shall mean the tampons and sanitary napkins for use in connection with the menstrual cycle.

            (2)     Availability of feminine hygiene products. Libraries shall provide feminine hygiene products to be used at the facility, either by use of a dispenser or to individuals upon their request.

*          *         *

SECTION 3.  Chapter 15-700 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 15-700.  RECREATION CENTERS

*          *         *

§ 15-705.  Availability of Feminine Hygiene Products.

            (1)     Definition. For purposes of this Section, the term “feminine hygiene products” shall mean the tampons and sanitary napkins for use in connection with the menstrual cycle.

            (2)     Availability of feminine hygiene products. Staffed recreation centers shall provide feminine hygiene products to be used at the facility, either by use of a dispenser or to individuals upon their request.

*          *         *

Explanation:

Italics indicate new matter added.

End