Upon signing a new lease in Philadelphia, renters soon will receive information explaining how they can register to vote or update their existing voter registrations.

A new bill unanimously approved by City Council on Thursday updates the city's handbook on good housing to include a link to the How to Register page on the City Commissioner's website. Landlords are required to provide new tenants with a copy of this handbook and a certificate stating the property is suitable to live in. The update to the handbook is intended to ensure residents vote at the polling places connected to their new addresses. MORE: Philly's only rape crisis center receives financial relief to stay afloat after layoffs

Tenants must sign a form saying that they've received a copy of the handbook.

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