Immigration (Enforcement)

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

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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introduced · Arizona · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 1444: deportation task force; appropriation

SB 1444 creates a state-funded deportation task force led by sheriffs' associations to coordinate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on deporting individuals who entered the U.S. illegally and have: (1) a criminal conviction, (2) been alleged to have committed a crime, (3) been detained based on criminal suspicion, or (4) been detained related to a crime. It defines "law enforcement agency" to include municipal police departments and county sheriff's offices. The bill appropriates funds for the task force's establishment and operation in fiscal year 2026-2027, exempting the funding from standard budget lapse rules. This policy directly affects non-citizens with criminal connections who interact with Arizona law enforcement.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds for a deportation task force, directly allocating budget resources for a government program.95% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates state task force to coordinate ICE deportations for individuals with criminal convictions/allegations, strengthening enforcement rather than reforming criminal justice systems.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationCreates state deportation task force coordinating with ICE on deporting undocumented immigrants with criminal ties, mandating state law enforcement cooperation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Law Enforcement Policing Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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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

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Work Authorization

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failed · Arizona · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 2689: hospitals; patient immigration status; reporting.

HB 2689 requires Arizona hospitals to add a question on patient admission forms asking whether a patient is a U.S. citizen, lawfully present, not lawfully present, or declines to answer. Hospitals must submit quarterly reports to the state health department on admission numbers by these categories, without collecting personal identifying information. The department then compiles an annual report for the legislature detailing total admissions by status category and analyzing costs of uncompensated care for patients not lawfully present. The bill explicitly states that patient responses won't affect care or be shared with immigration authorities.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates hospitals to collect and report patient immigration status, enabling state-level enforcement coordination and data sharing with federal authorities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement

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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 21, 2026

HB 2657: law enforcement agencies; immigration enforcement

HB 2657 prohibits Arizona local law enforcement agencies (including police departments, sheriff's offices, and the state police) from entering into agreements with federal immigration authorities to exercise federal civil immigration enforcement powers or detain individuals for immigration violations. The bill specifically bans agreements related to 8 U.S.C. §1357(g) authority and housing federal immigration detainees. It does not affect enforcement of court warrants or other federal legal obligations. This bill directly impacts how Arizona's local law enforcement interacts with federal immigration enforcement protocols.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement, directly aligning with support indicators of limiting cooperation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 27, 2026

HB 2881: attorney general; policies; immigration

HB 2881, the "Immigration Safe Zones Act," requires Arizona's Attorney General to create policies within 60 days that limit state agencies' cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. These policies must protect 8 specific public facilities - including public schools, community colleges, libraries, courts, and publicly funded healthcare centers - from being used for immigration enforcement and ensure they remain accessible to all residents regardless of immigration status. The bill also mandates that state agencies remove any questions about citizenship or immigration status from forms related to benefits, services, or education within 60 days. These policies must include constitutional safeguards like warrant requirements for searches and prevent unreasonable government actions targeting individuals based on immigration status.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProtects public schools and community colleges from immigration enforcement, ensuring accessibility for all students regardless of immigration status, directly advancing educational access.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects publicly funded healthcare centers from immigration enforcement, ensuring all residents maintain access to care regardless of immigration status.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires limiting state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement to protect public facilities from being used for enforcement, ensuring accessibility regardless of immigration status.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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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

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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introduced · Arizona · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1427: e-verify program; license; penalties; employment

SB 1427 requires Arizona employers to verify all new hires' work authorization through the federal e-Verify program and maintain records for at least three years (Section A). It directly affects businesses seeking economic development incentives, mandating e-Verify participation as a condition for receiving such grants or loans (Section B). Employers violating this requirement face escalating penalties: probation and quarterly reporting for a first violation (Section C), license suspension for a second violation (Section F), and indefinite suspension for third or subsequent violations (Section G). The bill also establishes that courts must rely on U.S. Department of Homeland Security determinations regarding unauthorized workers and exempts independent contractors and household domestic labor (Sections I, M).

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates federal e-Verify for all new hires, imposes penalties for non-compliance, and ties participation to economic incentives - directly increasing state enforcement of immigration status.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Work Authorization

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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

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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introduced · Arizona · Senate Jun 12, 2026

SB 1031: immigration; law enforcement; repeal

SB 1031 repeals several Arizona statutes related to immigration enforcement and law enforcement procedures. It removes provisions including Title 11, Chapter 7, Article 8 (which governed immigration-related law enforcement), Section 13-1509, and specific sections of smuggling and border security laws (like Sections 13-2319 and 13-2928). The bill directly affects law enforcement agencies that previously used these statutes to address immigration-related offenses. This is a procedural repeal with no new provisions or funding mechanisms, solely eliminating existing legal frameworks.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRepeals Arizona's immigration enforcement statutes (e.g., Title 11, Ch.7, Art.8), reducing state-level immigration enforcement and aligning with immigrant protection policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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