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.

CB 121180 · Ordinance (Ord) · Passed

Sponsors: Eddie Lin

Timeline

• Mar 4, 2026: sent for review (City Clerk)
• Mar 6, 2026: sent for review (Council President's Office)
• Mar 17, 2026: referred (City Council)
• Mar 24, 2026: pass (Public Safety Committee)
• Mar 31, 2026: passed (City Council)
• Apr 6, 2026: submitted for Mayor's signature (City Clerk)
• Apr 6, 2026: Signed (Mayor)
• Apr 6, 2026: returned (Mayor)
• Apr 6, 2026: attested by City Clerk (City Clerk)