The bill HB2375 prohibits municipalities and counties in Arizona from establishing, adopting, enforcing, or maintaining any ordinances or rules that facilitate guaranteed income programs, which are defined as programs providing regular, unearned cash payments to individuals. Additionally, it restricts local governments from interpreting or applying general laws in a way that conflicts with this prohibition. The bill explicitly excludes programs that require individuals to perform work or attend training from the definition of guaranteed income programs.

This legislation amends existing statutes to clarify the powers of local governments regarding financial assistance programs, effectively preventing any local initiatives aimed at providing guaranteed income. The bill aims to ensure that no local government can implement policies that would result in unearned cash payments to residents, thereby centralizing control over such programs at the state level.

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