HCR2060 is a resolution proposing the "Secure the Border Act," which seeks to make it illegal for an individual who is an unlawful immigrant to enter Arizona at any location other than a lawful port of entry. It defines illegal entry as a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the circumstances, and allows for the issuance of orders to return to a foreign nation. The resolution provides civil immunity to those enforcing immigration laws, mandates the use of E-Verify and the SAVE Program for employment and public benefits eligibility verification, respectively, and introduces increased penalties for the sale of lethal fentanyl. The resolution requires voter approval and would become effective upon proclamation by the Governor, with the Secretary of State tasked with submitting the proposition to voters at the next general election.

The resolution includes amendments that remove certain defenses for DACA recipients, outline criteria for establishing probable cause for illegal entry offenses, and specify the conditions under which a person may be ordered to return to their nation of origin or the nation from which they entered the U.S. It is a response to issues of public safety in Arizona related to unsecured borders, illegal immigration, and drug trafficking. The act aims to empower law enforcement, reduce incentives for illegal immigration, and increase punishments for related crimes. It includes a severability clause to maintain the act's validity even if parts are held invalid. The resolution was passed by the Arizona House and Senate and filed with the Secretary of State in 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-500.50, 11-269.29, 13-3733, 23-211, 23-214, 41-1080.02, 13-105
House Engrossed Version: 9-500.50, 11-269.29, 13-3733, 23-214, 41-1080.02, 23-211, 41-1080, 28-3153, 23-212, 23-212.01
Senate Engrossed Version: 1-503, 1-504, 13-3424, 23-215, 1-501, 1-502, 13-3408, 13-4295.01, 13-4295.02, 13-4295.03, 13-4295.04, 13-4295.05, 13-4295.06
Transmitted to Secretary of State: 1-503, 1-504, 13-3424, 23-215, 1-501, 1-502, 13-3408, 13-4295.01, 13-4295.02, 13-4295.03, 13-4295.04, 13-4295.05, 13-4295.06