The bill HB2375 aims to prohibit municipalities and counties in Arizona from establishing, adopting, enforcing, or maintaining any ordinances, orders, or rules that create or support a guaranteed income program. A guaranteed income program is defined in the bill as any program where individuals receive regular, periodic cash payments that are unearned and can be used for any purpose. However, the bill specifies that programs requiring individuals to work or attend training are not considered guaranteed income programs and are thus exempt from this prohibition.

The Governor vetoed the bill, expressing concerns that its broad language could potentially threaten essential local programs that provide housing, food, and emergency needs to Arizonans. Despite the veto, the bill's language clearly outlines the restrictions on local governments from implementing policies that would provide unconditional cash payments to individuals.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-500.50, 11-269.29
House Engrossed Version: 9-500.50, 11-269.29