Philadelphia Legislation

Welcoming the FIFA World Cup 2026 Teams Playing in Philadelphia and Celebrating the World Cup's Contribution to Philadelphia's Global Economy.

Authorizing the Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to hold hearings exploring globally equitable public budgeting practices as a hallmark of Philadelphia's emergence as a leading global City.

Urging the City of Philadelphia to make moral investments and weigh the threat that nuclear weapons pose to all of humanity and our environment in light of the Trump administration's decision to restart testing of nuclear weapons and proposal to build a nuclear submarine right here in Philadelphia.

Commending the Department of Licenses and Inspections for launching its new Virtual Inspection Program and celebrating its continued efforts to develop proactive rental property inspections to ensure that all Philadelphians have safe and healthy homes.

Honoring the life and legacy Rabbi Arthur Ocean Waskow, a prophetic activist and author grounded in Jewish tradition and faith, who created the foundation on which generations of moral activists stand.

Honoring the life and legacy of the acclaimed musician, D'Angelo, who chose his truth over any accolades or accomplishments, therefore achieving a success that leaves him with few peers.

Authorizing the Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to create a Cost of Living Task Force and to hold hearings on the cost of living in Philadelphia in order to study conditions and advance recommendations that ensure Philadelphia is a City where all residents can afford to live and thrive.

Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for perpetual City ownership and operation of the City's water supply and sewage systems and facilities; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.

Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by providing for refunds of real estate taxes overpaid through rent by certain low income persons, directing the Revenue Department to develop procedures, guidelines, and forms whereby eligible taxpayers can obtain state and city refunds, and requiring property owners to provide informational materials to tenants; and amending Chapter 9-800 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Landlord and Tenant," by requiring landlords to complete and return Rent Certificates or other documentation necessary for tenants to apply for rent refund programs, prohibiting retaliation, and providing for enforcement and penalties; all under certain terms and conditions.

Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for perpetual City ownership and operation of the City's water supply and sewage systems and facilities; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.

Honoring the election of Pope Leo XIV as the 267th Pope and celebrating his connections to the Philadelphia area.

Honoring the life and legacy of the Reverend Gus Roman, a faithful servant of both the gospel and the people, for his legacy of uplifting Philadelphians, and for his unwavering commitment to civil rights locally and abroad.

Honoring the students of the PhillyBOLT academic year fellowship program for their dedication to community-led change and leadership development.

Honoring SEPTA transit workers, the unsung heroes of Philadelphia, for their essential daily work to transport Philadelphians throughout the City, no matter the conditions.

Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for a mandatory annual appropriation through the Transit Access Fund; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.

Adding Chapter 21-3500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Transit Access Fund," to establish the purposes for which appropriations to the Transit Access Fund may be used, and to establish public reporting requirements related to the Fund.

Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for a mandatory annual appropriation for the Transit Access Fund, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.

Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Landlord and Tenant," to hereby authorize the creation of an Anti-Displacement Fund, to establish violations for displacement, and to authorize the Department of Planning and Development to administer the Anti-Displacement Fund; and amending Section A-505, entitled "Cease Operations Order" to add notice requirements, all under certain terms and conditions.

Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Landlord and Tenant," to modify the requirements related to good cause for ending a tenancy, add protections against retaliation and harassment for tenants and tenant organizations, specify tenants' rights related to the implied warranty of habitability and provide a legal presumption related to breaches of the implied warranty of habitability, create a tenant right to organize, specify deadlines for asserting claims, and establish and enhance enforcement mechanisms, remedies, damages, and protections, all under certain terms and conditions.

Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," to clarify licensing requirements, authorize the Department to create a Proactive Inspection program, require public reporting related to Code compliance, and establish remedies, damages, and protections for tenants, all under certain terms and conditions.

Celebrating the launch of the Philadelphia Fair Lease on the City of Philadelphia's Landlord Gateway.

Recognizing the central role of labor organizing and labor unions in the history of Philadelphia, their ongoing importance to the wellbeing of working-class families, and condemning the Trump Administration's continued pursuit of anti-labor and anti-worker policies.