The proposed bill would amend current statutes by adding a new section to title 28, Chapter 14, article 2 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically section 28-5233. This new section would prohibit individuals from operating a commercial motor vehicle in Arizona unless they can provide evidence of their lawful presence in the United States, as defined by acceptable documents outlined in section 41-1080. Additionally, it would allow law enforcement officers to request such evidence from operators, explicitly stating that a commercial driver license from another state or foreign jurisdiction cannot be used as proof of lawful presence.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that law enforcement agencies must impound any commercial motor vehicle and its cargo if the operator fails to provide the required evidence of lawful presence. The vehicle will remain impounded until all citations and related charges are resolved, with the responsibility for impoundment charges falling on the vehicle's owner. These provisions aim to enhance compliance with lawful presence requirements for commercial vehicle operators in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-5233