This bill seeks to modernize Arizona statutes by replacing the term "alien" with "noncitizen" throughout various legal contexts, thereby promoting a more inclusive language. For example, the title of title 23, chapter 2, article 2 will change from "EMPLOYMENT OF UNAUTHORIZED ALIENS" to "EMPLOYMENT OF UNAUTHORIZED NONCITIZENS." Additionally, the bill clarifies eligibility requirements for noncitizens seeking benefits and employment, ensuring that definitions and references are consistent with the new terminology. It also maintains existing provisions, such as the five-year ineligibility period for certain noncitizens, while updating language for clarity and precision.

Moreover, the bill introduces specific insertions and deletions that outline the responsibilities of employers regarding the employment of unauthorized noncitizens, including penalties for violations. It emphasizes the need for verification of noncitizen status through federal channels and modifies the timeline for providing evidence of good cause claims in cash assistance programs. Overall, these updates aim to create a clearer and more precise legal framework for noncitizens in Arizona, while ensuring compliance with federal immigration laws.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 4-202, 5-301, 8-102, 9-500.25, 11-269.08, 11-1051, 12-512, 12-2702, 13-1509, 13-2317, 13-2319, 13-2928, 13-2929, 13-3101, 14-2111, 15-973, 15-1803, 17-101, 23-211, 23-212, 23-212.01, 23-361.01, 23-603, 23-781, 23-901, 26-105, 28-3511, 32-1822, 32-1829, 34-301, 36-889, 36-2903.03, 36-2931, 36-2932, 36-2983, 38-231, 38-727, 41-906, 41-1080, 41-1462, 43-210, 46-292, 4-209, 41-1750, 92-544, 4-205.02, 4-213, 4-210, 8-103, 109-13, 41-1724, 31-233, 41-1604.07, 6-1220, 6-1242, 6-1241, 13-2001, 13-2301, 13-2314, 13-105, 13-2322, 36-540, 13-925, 13-3601, 15-825, 15-1022, 35-173, 15-1401, 15-802, 23-722.01, 23-617, 23-615, 41-1715, 23-1041, 35-192.01, 26-314, 17-214, 23-901.01, 23-901.09, 23-1105, 35-190, 35-146, 35-147, 28-1464, 28-693, 28-708, 13-2906, 4-244, 28-1382, 28-1383, 28-3514, 32-1861, 32-1826, 36-2901, 36-2907, 104-208, 104-193, 36-2934, 36-2936, 36-2950, 36-2939, 36-2940, 36-2944, 36-2946, 36-2934.01, 36-410, 36-2903.01, 36-2917, 36-2981, 15-1628, 15-1451, 38-804, 38-743, 38-744, 38-831