This bill proposes updates to Arizona Revised Statutes sections 1-502 and 46-140.01 regarding immigration status. It introduces a new provision stating that a natural person with a pending asylum application is ineligible for any state or local public benefits until an immigration judge grants asylum. This insertion is aimed at clarifying the eligibility criteria for public benefits in relation to immigration status.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing language concerning the acceptance of identification cards for establishing identity and eligibility for benefits. It removes the requirement for state employees to report violations of federal immigration law discovered during the benefits application process. The bill also defines "state or local public benefit" in alignment with section 1-502. Finally, it stipulates that the amendments will only take effect if approved by a three-fourths majority in both houses of the legislature.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 1-502, 46-140.01, 109-171