Immigration

failed · Arizona · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 2689: hospitals; patient immigration status; reporting.

HB 2689 requires Arizona hospitals to add a question on patient admission forms asking whether a patient is a U.S. citizen, lawfully present, not lawfully present, or declines to answer. Hospitals must submit quarterly reports to the state health department on admission numbers by these categories, without collecting personal identifying information. The department then compiles an annual report for the legislature detailing total admissions by status category and analyzing costs of uncompensated care for patients not lawfully present. The bill explicitly states that patient responses won't affect care or be shared with immigration authorities.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates hospitals to collect and report patient immigration status, enabling state-level enforcement coordination and data sharing with federal authorities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 2416: appropriation; DPS; local border support

HB 2416 appropriates $20 million from Arizona's state general fund for the Department of Public Safety (DPS) in fiscal year 2026-2027 to support local border operations. It directly funds local law enforcement officer positions focused on stopping drug trafficking, human smuggling, and illegal immigration, provides grants to cities/towns/counties for prosecuting and detaining individuals charged with these border crimes, and covers capital equipment costs like vehicles. The bill’s key mechanism is redirecting state funds to enhance local border enforcement capabilities and support prosecution efforts. This funding affects border communities, local law enforcement agencies, and individuals facing charges related to border crimes. The bill does not change existing laws but allocates specific state resources for these purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $20M from state general fund to DPS for border operations, increasing budget allocation for public safety programs.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill appropriates $20M for DPS border enforcement, funding law enforcement positions targeting drug trafficking/human smuggling and prosecution grants, directly strengthening criminal justice enforcement operations.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationFunds local law enforcement to stop illegal immigration, prosecute, and detain individuals involved in border crimes, increasing state enforcement against immigration violations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Law Enforcement Border Security

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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 21, 2026

HB 2657: law enforcement agencies; immigration enforcement

HB 2657 prohibits Arizona local law enforcement agencies (including police departments, sheriff's offices, and the state police) from entering into agreements with federal immigration authorities to exercise federal civil immigration enforcement powers or detain individuals for immigration violations. The bill specifically bans agreements related to 8 U.S.C. §1357(g) authority and housing federal immigration detainees. It does not affect enforcement of court warrants or other federal legal obligations. This bill directly impacts how Arizona's local law enforcement interacts with federal immigration enforcement protocols.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement, directly aligning with support indicators of limiting cooperation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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failed · Arizona · Senate Feb 23, 2026

SB 1152: immigration verification; public benefits; asylum

SB 1152 requires applicants for Arizona state or local public benefits (such as healthcare or food assistance) to provide specific documents proving lawful U.S. presence, including Arizona driver licenses, birth certificates, or immigration documents. It specifically prohibits individuals with pending asylum applications from receiving benefits until an immigration judge grants asylum. The bill establishes penalties for agency employees who fail to report immigration violations (class 2 misdemeanor) and allows any Arizona resident to sue agencies for noncompliance. Key provisions include requiring sworn affidavits about document accuracy and exempting certain groups like tribal members from standard documentation under federal guidance. This bill directly affects non-citizens applying for public benefits and changes eligibility requirements under Arizona law.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts healthcare access by denying public benefits to asylum seekers until immigration status is resolved, directly limiting patient access to services.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts access to public benefits for immigrants with pending asylum applications and mandates immigration status verification, limiting services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Driver Licenses & IDs Work Authorization

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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 27, 2026

HB 2881: attorney general; policies; immigration

HB 2881, the "Immigration Safe Zones Act," requires Arizona's Attorney General to create policies within 60 days that limit state agencies' cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. These policies must protect 8 specific public facilities - including public schools, community colleges, libraries, courts, and publicly funded healthcare centers - from being used for immigration enforcement and ensure they remain accessible to all residents regardless of immigration status. The bill also mandates that state agencies remove any questions about citizenship or immigration status from forms related to benefits, services, or education within 60 days. These policies must include constitutional safeguards like warrant requirements for searches and prevent unreasonable government actions targeting individuals based on immigration status.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProtects public schools and community colleges from immigration enforcement, ensuring accessibility for all students regardless of immigration status, directly advancing educational access.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects publicly funded healthcare centers from immigration enforcement, ensuring all residents maintain access to care regardless of immigration status.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires limiting state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement to protect public facilities from being used for enforcement, ensuring accessibility regardless of immigration status.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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vetoed · Arizona · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 1520: agencies; immigration; data sharing

SB 1520 requires Arizona state agencies to share any requested data with the U.S. government about undocumented immigrants or individuals who overstayed their visas. It directly affects state agencies responsible for collecting such data and individuals in these immigration categories. The law mandates that agencies provide this information upon federal request, overriding other state laws. The requirement expires on December 31, 2028, as specified in the bill's sunset provision.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state agencies to share undocumented immigrant data with federal government, directly enabling immigration enforcement efforts per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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introduced · Arizona · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1427: e-verify program; license; penalties; employment

SB 1427 requires Arizona employers to verify all new hires' work authorization through the federal e-Verify program and maintain records for at least three years (Section A). It directly affects businesses seeking economic development incentives, mandating e-Verify participation as a condition for receiving such grants or loans (Section B). Employers violating this requirement face escalating penalties: probation and quarterly reporting for a first violation (Section C), license suspension for a second violation (Section F), and indefinite suspension for third or subsequent violations (Section G). The bill also establishes that courts must rely on U.S. Department of Homeland Security determinations regarding unauthorized workers and exempts independent contractors and household domestic labor (Sections I, M).

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates federal e-Verify for all new hires, imposes penalties for non-compliance, and ties participation to economic incentives - directly increasing state enforcement of immigration status.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Work Authorization

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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2925: prohibited possessor; interference; judicial proceedings

HB 2925 amends Arizona law to clarify who is prohibited from possessing firearms or weapons. It defines "prohibited possessor" as individuals including those with certain mental health court orders, felony convictions (or delinquency for a felony), current inmates or probationers for domestic violence, undocumented immigrants (with limited exceptions for hunters or competitive shooters), and others. The bill also specifies "prohibited weapons" like short-barreled firearms, certain explosives, and devices designed to muffle gun noise. This law directly affects these specific groups by restricting their ability to legally possess firearms under Arizona statutes.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill explicitly restricts firearm possession for undocumented immigrants, directly limiting rights tied to immigration status per Arizona law.95% confidence

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vetoed · Arizona · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 1511: commercial vehicles; operator; lawful presence

SB 1511 requires commercial motor vehicle operators in Arizona to present evidence of lawful presence in the U.S. (such as documents listed under Section 41-1080) when stopped by law enforcement. Drivers who cannot show this proof may face vehicle impoundment until related charges are resolved, with the vehicle owner responsible for impoundment fees. The law directly affects commercial drivers operating in Arizona who lack acceptable immigration documentation. It does not create new immigration status requirements but adds enforcement mechanisms for existing federal standards. The bill is currently pending in the Arizona Senate.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRequires proof of lawful presence for commercial drivers; non-compliance leads to vehicle impoundment, restricting undocumented individuals' access to commercial driving in Arizona.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs

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passed both · Arizona · House Jun 12, 2026

HCR 2044: preferential treatment; discrimination; prohibited acts

This proposed constitutional amendment (HCR 2044) would prohibit Arizona state and local governments from granting preferential treatment or discrimination based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, education, or contracting. It specifically bans requiring individuals to endorse race-based policies, spending public funds on offices promoting such policies, or implementing disciplinary actions based on race/ethnicity. The amendment directly affects public schools, universities, government agencies, and contractors operating under state authority. If approved by voters, it would become part of Arizona's Constitution, replacing existing antidiscrimination laws in these specific areas.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly prohibits public spending on race-based policies, restricting government fiscal allocation in education/contracting.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBans race-based policies in education, restricting diversity initiatives and affirmative action programs in schools.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits discrimination based on national origin (directly relevant to immigration), protecting immigrants from bias in public employment/education per bill summary.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBans preferential treatment based on race/ethnicity in public employment, restricting affirmative action programs that advance equity for marginalized workers, thus weakening targeted protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination

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