SAFE Law police policy ordinance
Summary
The SAFE Law, which would amend police department policies in the city code, was held in committee yet again — it's been pending since May with no action.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 9
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Expect taxpayer costs for investigations, possible litigation, and any new reform or oversight measures—though the exact price tag isn’t clear yet.
Depends on the final ordinance text — residents and police alike would be affected by any codified policy changes.
Katelyn Hall’s family and community members who lose trust in local policing are the most directly harmed.
Mentions & discussions (10)
Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee — November 3, 2026
The SAFE Law would amend Metro Code Chapter 36 on police department policies. It has been held at committee ten times this year and the November 3 meeting was cancelled again, leaving the ordinance in limbo.
Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee — October 20, 2026
Ordinance O-009-26 would write new police department policies into the city code under the name Safety and Accountability for Everyone. It has been held in committee since May and made no progress at this meeting.
Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee — October 6, 2026
The SAFE Law, which would amend police department policies in the city code, was held in committee yet again — it's been pending since May with no action.
Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee — September 1, 2026
The SAFE Law, which would amend the metro code's police department policies, was held in committee again with no action — it has now been held at every committee meeting since May.
Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee — August 18, 2026
The SAFE ordinance amending police department policies has now been held repeatedly and remains stalled in committee.
Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee — August 4, 2026
The SAFE ordinance amending police department policies stayed held in committee — again — with no vote taken.
Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee — July 21, 2026
The SAFE Law would rewrite police department policies in the Metro Code, but it's been held in committee repeatedly and made no progress this meeting.
Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee — June 16, 2026
This ordinance would rewrite Louisville Metro's police department policies in the city code — the so-called Safety and Accountability for Everyone Law. It has now been held in committee three times, so the policy debate continues with no action yet.
Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee — June 2, 2026
The SAFE Law would rewrite Chapter 36 of the metro code on police department policies. It's been held in committee since May 5 and didn't move Tuesday, so any changes to how LMPD policies are codified remain in limbo.
After the Trump DOJ Halted Police Reform, This City Stepped In. Then Officers Shot and Killed Katelyn Hall.
After the Trump DOJ Halted Police Reform, This City Stepped In. Then Officers Shot and Killed Katelyn Hall. ProPublica
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