The proposed bill would amend current statutes by introducing new requirements for individuals holding a nondomiciled commercial driver license (CDL) in Arizona. Specifically, it would prohibit these individuals from operating a commercial motor vehicle unless they can provide evidence of lawful immigration status or lawful presence in the United States, as outlined in the new section 28-5233. Law enforcement officers would be authorized to request this evidence, and failure to provide it would result in penalties, including citations and civil fines, as well as reporting the violation to relevant authorities.

Additionally, the bill allows law enforcement agencies to impound commercial motor vehicles operated by individuals who do not provide the required evidence, with the responsibility for impoundment charges falling on the vehicle's owner. The bill also makes conforming changes to existing statutes to ensure consistency with these new provisions. Overall, the updates aim to enhance compliance with immigration status verification for commercial drivers operating in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-5233
Senate Engrossed Version: 28-5233