Philadelphians may soon have to pay a 10-cent fee for paper bags in the city. Philadelphia City Council on Thursday passed legislation sponsored by Councilmember Mark Squilla, adjusting the city's plastic bag ban to include a 10-cent fee.

The bill, which advanced in city council last week, still has one hurdle to clear before becoming law. Mayor Cherelle Parker has yet to indicate if she intends to sign the bill into law.

If Parker signs the bill into law, businesses would be required to charge 10 cents per paper bag used and post signs telling customers of the new fees. Full text of the bill is available on city council's website.

Last week, a member of the Parker administration voiced concerns over the bill during testimony at a Committee on Licenses and Inspections sessio

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