Immigration

SB 1421 restricts financial services for undocumented immigrants in Arizona. It prohibits banks and check cashers from accepting identification cards issued exclusively to undocumented immigrants or cards marked as not proving legal presence. The bill also bans using an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) as primary ID for loans and requires businesses sending money abroad to verify customers are not undocumented immigrants. These rules apply to all financial institutions, check cashers, and foreign remittance services operating in Arizona.

SB 1520 requires Arizona state agencies to share any requested data with the U.S. government about undocumented immigrants or individuals who overstayed their visas. It directly affects state agencies responsible for collecting such data and individuals in these immigration categories. The law mandates that agencies provide this information upon federal request, overriding other state laws. The requirement expires on December 31, 2028, as specified in the bill's sunset provision.

SB 1511 requires commercial motor vehicle operators in Arizona to present evidence of lawful presence in the U.S. (such as documents listed under Section 41-1080) when stopped by law enforcement. Drivers who cannot show this proof may face vehicle impoundment until related charges are resolved, with the vehicle owner responsible for impoundment fees. The law directly affects commercial drivers operating in Arizona who lack acceptable immigration documentation. It does not create new immigration status requirements but adds enforcement mechanisms for existing federal standards. The bill is currently pending in the Arizona Senate.

SB 1338 requires Arizona state and local agencies administering public benefits to verify applicants' lawful presence in the U.S. by providing one of 11 specific documents (e.g., driver's license, birth certificate, passport, or immigration documents). It directly affects individuals applying for state/local public benefits, mandating a sworn affidavit confirming document accuracy and imposing penalties for employees who fail to report immigration violations. The bill excludes commercial licenses, retirement benefits, and widely available public services from its requirements. Enforcement includes potential misdemeanor charges for non-compliance and allows residents to legally challenge agencies in court for violations.

This Arizona bill requires law enforcement to verify the immigration status of individuals arrested for non-immigration offenses when there is reasonable suspicion they are unlawfully present in the U.S. It mandates checking status via federal systems (per 8 U.S.C. § 1373(c)) before release and immediately notifying ICE if someone is arrested or convicted for a state/local offense while unlawfully present. Individuals presenting valid Arizona driver’s licenses, tribal IDs, or other official government IDs are presumed lawful. The law prohibits race-based profiling and permits sharing immigration status information with federal agencies for specific purposes like public benefits verification.

SB 1426 amends Arizona law to clarify and expedite eviction procedures for unauthorized occupants in residential properties. It defines "forcible detainer" when someone unlawfully occupies a home without prior agreement, family ties, or legal rights, and requires landlords to provide written demand before seeking eviction. The bill mandates courts to issue immediate writs of restitution (eviction orders) after judgment in these cases, skipping standard wait periods. It directly affects landlords and unauthorized occupants in residential dwellings, excluding current/family tenants or those with existing agreements. The key change is creating a faster legal process for removing unlawful occupants through written demand and expedited court action.