AN ORDINANCE relating to inquiries into immigration status; changing the requirements for circumstances where Seattle Police Department personnel may inquire into a person’s citizenship or immigration status to align the Seattle Municipal Code with state law; and amending Section 4.18.015 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

Committee

City Clerk

Requested by

Legislative Department

Introduced

March 4, 2026

On agenda

March 31, 2026

Passed

April 6, 2026

Enacted

April 6, 2026

Enactment no.

Ord 127413

Where it was heard

City Council Mar 31, 2026 passed Pass Public Safety Committee Mar 24, 2026 pass Pass

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