If enacted, this bill would amend existing Arizona statutes to impose strict compliance requirements regarding federal immigration and deportation laws on public entities, including cities, towns, counties, and state agencies, as well as their independent contractors. Specifically, it would require these entities to cooperate with federal agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Contracts with independent contractors would need to include a provision 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 be granted the right to bring private actions to enforce compliance.

The bill also introduces financial penalties for state agencies that violate these compliance requirements, mandating that they deposit 10% of their funding for the fiscal year into the state general fund within 30 days of a violation. Furthermore, the new provisions would be set to expire on December 31, 2028, effectively repealing the compliance requirements at that time. Overall, the bill aims to enhance cooperation with federal immigration enforcement 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