If enacted, this bill would amend current Arizona statutes by adding new sections that declare the movement of illicit drugs across the Arizona-Mexico border as a public health crisis. Specifically, it would establish a public policy aimed at protecting the state from drug cartels that threaten public safety and health, as well as assert that the federal government's failure to secure the border constitutes a dangerous situation. The bill would also require that Arizona's laws be interpreted to safeguard the state's sovereign authority against unlawful invasions at the border.

Additionally, the bill would define key terms such as "drug cartel" and "unlawful invasion," specifying that a drug cartel involves individuals engaged in activities like human smuggling and trafficking of lethal drugs. It would further declare that the trafficking of fentanyl is a public health crisis and mandate the Department of Health Services to take all necessary actions to address this issue. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the state's response to drug-related challenges by reinforcing its authority and prioritizing public health.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 1-273, 36-116, 13-2301