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This bill, known as the Secure and Accountable Federal Enforcement (SAFE) Act, establishes data and personal safety protections for Washington residents in various public accommodations by restricting immigration enforcement activities. Specifically, it prohibits early learning providers, school districts, healthcare facilities, institutions of higher education, and county election offices from collecting immigration or citizenship status information from students or their families, except when required by law or to administer specific programs. Furthermore, these entities are generally forbidden from allowing immigration enforcement officers into nonpublic areas without a valid judicial warrant, subpoena, or court order, and are encouraged to request identification from such officers. The bill defines "immigration enforcement" broadly to include efforts to investigate or enforce federal civil or criminal immigration laws related to presence, entry, reentry, or employment in the United States. It also mandates that school districts adopt policies to limit immigration enforcement in schools by the 2027-28 school year. The act clarifies that it does not create a private right of action for individuals or entities and takes effect immediately.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2602&Year=2025&Initiative=false