Immigration

vetoed · Arizona · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 1421: undocumented aliens; financial services

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.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts financial services for undocumented immigrants by banning ID cards and ITINs for loans, and requires verifying immigration status for money transfers.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Immigration

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vetoed · Arizona · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 1520: agencies; immigration; data sharing

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.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state agencies to share undocumented immigrant data with federal government, directly enabling immigration enforcement efforts per bill's explicit language.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Immigration

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vetoed · Arizona · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 1338: state; local public benefits; eligibility

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.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRequires verification of lawful presence for public benefits, restricting access based on immigration status and mandating compliance with federal enforcement.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Immigration

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vetoed · Arizona · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 1055: arrestees; unlawfully present; reporting

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.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates law enforcement to verify immigration status and notify ICE for unlawfully present individuals, increasing state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Immigration

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 1213: probation; immigration enforcement; court notification

SB 1213 requires Arizona law enforcement to verify the immigration status of individuals arrested for any offense when there is reasonable suspicion they are undocumented, using federal verification methods. It mandates that courts immediately notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) when an undocumented immigrant is released from jail or fined for a crime. The bill also allows secure transport of undocumented immigrants to federal custody, requiring judicial authorization for transport outside Arizona. Additionally, it presumes lawful presence for individuals presenting Arizona driver's licenses, tribal IDs, or other specified identification.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill mandates immigration verification during arrests and court notifications to ICE, expanding criminalization of undocumented status and reducing defendant rights within criminal justice system.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state law enforcement to verify immigration status, notify ICE/CBP upon release/fines, and facilitate transport to federal custody - directly increasing state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Immigration

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 1157: appropriation; fencing; border; high-crossing areas

SB 1157 appropriates $20 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to reimburse cities, towns, and counties that install supplemental fencing or bollard walls in high-crossing areas along the southern border. The bill directly affects local governments bordering Mexico by covering costs for physical barriers in areas with frequent border crossings. It provides a specific funding mechanism to support local border security infrastructure projects without creating new regulations. This is a funding measure, not a policy change, focused solely on reimbursing existing or planned border barrier installations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $20M from state general fund for border fencing reimbursements, directly allocating existing budget resources to fund border security infrastructure projects.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationFunds physical barriers for border enforcement, restricting unauthorized crossings along Arizona-Mexico border95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Immigration

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 1156: appropriation; short-term detention holds

SB 1156 appropriates $20 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to reimburse cities, towns, and counties for costs incurred when holding people in the U.S. without legal permission (referred to as "unauthorized aliens") in short-term detention. This funding directly affects local law enforcement agencies and governments that manage detention facilities. The bill provides a specific reimbursement mechanism for these short-term holds, which typically occur while federal immigration authorities process individuals. It does not change immigration policy or create new detention requirements, only covering existing local costs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $20M from state general fund for local detention reimbursements, directly funding government spending under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill funds reimbursement for holding unauthorized aliens, enabling local enforcement cooperation with federal immigration, advancing restrictive immigration enforcement practices.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Immigration

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 18, 2026

SCR 1001: citizenship; identification; contributions; early voting.

SCR 1001 proposes an Arizona constitutional amendment that would require U.S. citizenship for voting, ban foreign campaign contributions, and mandate government-issued ID at polling places. It sets specific voting rules: early voting must end by 7:00 PM Friday before general elections, and voters must show ID to cast a ballot. Qualified voters with citizenship proof would be offered mail-in ballots upon request, while in-person voting on election day would remain available. This amendment, if approved by voters, would become "The Arizona Secure Elections Act" and would affect all Arizona voters and election campaigns.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRequires U.S. citizenship for voting, restricting non-citizen immigrants' political participation and aligning with voting restrictions often tied to immigration enforcement.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Immigration

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 17, 2026

SB 1474: immigration laws; local enforcement; training

This Arizona bill (SB 1474) requires local governments and law enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement by allowing agreements with federal agencies and banning policies that restrict such cooperation. It mandates training for officers in sheriff's offices, police departments, and state correctional agencies to ensure immigration enforcement aligns with federal law. The bill also permits the use of federal resources (like databases and grants) for immigration enforcement and authorizes the attorney general to investigate local policies violating these requirements. It directly affects county sheriffs, city police, and other local law enforcement entities across Arizona.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates local enforcement cooperation with federal immigration efforts, restricting sanctuary policies and enabling federal resource use for enforcement.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Immigration

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failed · Arizona · Senate Feb 23, 2026

SB 1152: immigration verification; public benefits; asylum

SB 1152 requires applicants for Arizona state or local public benefits (such as healthcare or food assistance) to provide specific documents proving lawful U.S. presence, including Arizona driver licenses, birth certificates, or immigration documents. It specifically prohibits individuals with pending asylum applications from receiving benefits until an immigration judge grants asylum. The bill establishes penalties for agency employees who fail to report immigration violations (class 2 misdemeanor) and allows any Arizona resident to sue agencies for noncompliance. Key provisions include requiring sworn affidavits about document accuracy and exempting certain groups like tribal members from standard documentation under federal guidance. This bill directly affects non-citizens applying for public benefits and changes eligibility requirements under Arizona law.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts healthcare access by denying public benefits to asylum seekers until immigration status is resolved, directly limiting patient access to services.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts access to public benefits for immigrants with pending asylum applications and mandates immigration status verification, limiting services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Immigration

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