AN ORDINANCE declaring a one-year moratorium prohibiting the acceptance of applications for the establishment of new or expansion of existing detention facilities, as primary or accessory uses; establishing a work plan; and declaring an emergency.

Committee

Metropolitan King County Council

Introduced

March 3, 2026

Passed

March 3, 2026

Enactment no.

20041

Where it was heard

Metropolitan King County Council Apr 21, 2026 Hearing Held Metropolitan King County Council Mar 3, 2026 Passed Pass

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