Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is set to sign several bills into law, including legislation to ban firearm bump stocks, add speed cameras throughout the city and provide new requirements for eviction officersPhiladelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is set to sign three bills -- all focused on elements of public safety -- into law on Tuesday afternoon.
In a statement ahead of the day's event, Parker's office said that the move is intended to support the city's"ongoing efforts to protect the public from the dangers of rate-of-fire acceleration devices , excessive speeding on major roadways, and evictions."On Tuesday afternoon, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is expected to sign three bills focused on public safety into law. The event is set to be held at 3 p.m. and it will be livestreamed at the top of this story.
The bills have all made it through City Council and have been on Parker's desk awaiting her signature.On bump stocks and other devices that can be used to increase the rate-of-fire of firearms, Parker is expected to signthat was put in place after a gunman in Las Vegas attacked a country music festival with assault rifles in 2017.legislation.
It would also permit the installation of speed cameras along Broad Street in locations from League Island Boulevard to the county line that Philadelphia shares with Montgomery County.that Parker is expected to sign on Tuesday, the city will stall new licensing requirements and training procedures for individuals who perform evictions of tenants at properties in this city.
This would require eviction officers to undergo use of force training, basic firearm training, crisis intervention training and other requirements.The mayor is expected to provide more information on this legislation and how these bills will be implemented during a signing event held on Tuesday afternoon.