Committee on License and Inspections 10-28-26

Philadelphia City Council’s Committee on License and Inspections held a hearing and public meeting on October 28, 2026, concerning Bill No. 26072. The proposed ordinance would prohibit sound amplification on city public bodies of water when it is plainly audible more than 100 feet away, with a $2,000 fine per occurrence. A Philadelphia Police Department deputy commissioner supported the bill and described enforcement practices, including officers’ discretion to issue warnings, body-camera documentation, and treating the vessel operator as responsible for a violation. A civic association representative also testified in support; no public comments were submitted.