Committee on Hearings and Policy

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 · 1:30 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

Pittsburgh's Committee on Hearings and Policy held a public hearing on a new ordinance to regulate mechanical amusement devices (like arcade games and slot machines) under the city's business licensing code. The ordinance would establish Chapter 774 to set licensing requirements and rules for these devices.

Key Decisions

  • Public Hearing on Mechanical Amusement Device Licensing Ordinance Hearing held; ordinance status unclear from agenda
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Public Hearing
  2. 2026-0544 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Seven, Business Licensing, Article Nine, Amusement Businesses with a new Chapter, Chapter 774: Licensing of Mechanical Amusement Devices. (Public Hearing Scheduled for 6/23/26)
    Ordinance