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Public Safety Committee

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Public Safety Committee passed new rules prohibiting immigration enforcement operations on city-owned property, strengthening protections for Seattle residents. The committee also discussed proposed regulations for police use of automated license plate readers to better protect residents' privacy.

Key Decisions

  • Civil Immigration Enforcement Ban on City Property Passed as amended
  • ALPR (Automated License Plate Recognition) Data Protection Legislation Heard in Committee (no action taken)
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. This meeting also constitutes a meeting of the City Council, provided that the meeting shall be conducted as a committee meeting under the Council Rules and Procedures, and Council action shall be limited to committee business.
  2. Please Note: Times listed are estimated
  3. Call To Order
  4. Approval of the Agenda
  5. Public Comment
  6. Items of Business
  7. 1. AN ORDINANCE relating to civil immigration enforcement; prohibiting civil immigration enforcement staging on all real property that is City owned and controlled; and adding a new Chapter 14.125 to the Seattle Municipal Code.
    Council Bill (CB)
    Action: pass as amended Passed

    The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB).

  8. 2. Draft Legislation on ALPR (Automated License Plate Recognition) Data Protection
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  9. Adjournment