This bill proposes significant updates to current statutes regarding immigration compliance for public entities in Arizona. Under the new provisions, cities, towns, counties, and state agencies, as well as their independent contractors, would be required to comply with all federal laws related to immigration and deportation. They must also cooperate with federal agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Contracts with independent contractors must include a clause that voids the contract if the contractor fails to comply with these requirements. Additionally, the Attorney General would be mandated to investigate any alleged violations upon request from legislators, and individuals would have the right to bring private actions to enforce compliance.

The bill also introduces penalties for non-compliance, including a requirement for state agencies that violate these provisions to deposit 10% of their funding into the state general fund within 30 days of the violation. The new sections added to the Arizona Revised Statutes will be repealed after December 31, 2028, indicating a temporary enforcement period. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen the enforcement of federal immigration laws at the state and local levels while establishing clear consequences for non-compliance.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 45-581
Senate Engrossed Version: 9-500.52, 11-269.30, 41-710.03, 41-194.01