Immigration (Enforcement)

introduced · Arizona · House Feb 17, 2026

HB 4093: attorney general; immigration officers; violations

This bill amends Arizona Revised Statutes to authorize the Attorney General to prosecute U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers for criminal violations committed while performing official duties within Arizona. It directly affects federal immigration officers operating in the state during enforcement activities. The key provision adds this specific prosecution power to the Attorney General's existing duties under Section 41-192, allowing the state to pursue criminal charges against federal officers for crimes committed during immigration enforcement. The change modifies the Attorney General's statutory responsibilities without altering broader immigration policy or enforcement mechanisms.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill authorizes Arizona to prosecute ICE officers for criminal violations, directly restricting federal immigration enforcement actions within state.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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introduced · Arizona · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 4083: bailable offenses; requirements; release

This bill changes Arizona's bail rules for certain serious offenses. It specifies that defendants charged with capital offenses, sexual assault, or specific child molestation crimes (like those involving victims under 13 or a 10-year age gap) cannot be released on bail. It also adds that serious felony charges involving suspected illegal immigration status may prevent bail, requiring courts to consider factors like ICE holds or immigration evidence. Additionally, the bill expands factors judges must weigh when setting bail, including victim input, prior violent offenses, gang membership, and immigration status, while requiring expedited hearings for detention decisions.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestricts bail for serious offenses (capital, sexual assault, child molestation) and immigration-related felonies, reducing defendant rights and increasing pretrial detention.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRequires courts to consider ICE holds and immigration evidence for bail, mandating state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement on felony charges involving suspected illegal status.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime Enforcement

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 1213: probation; immigration enforcement; court notification

SB 1213 requires Arizona law enforcement to verify the immigration status of individuals arrested for any offense when there is reasonable suspicion they are undocumented, using federal verification methods. It mandates that courts immediately notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) when an undocumented immigrant is released from jail or fined for a crime. The bill also allows secure transport of undocumented immigrants to federal custody, requiring judicial authorization for transport outside Arizona. Additionally, it presumes lawful presence for individuals presenting Arizona driver's licenses, tribal IDs, or other specified identification.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill mandates immigration verification during arrests and court notifications to ICE, expanding criminalization of undocumented status and reducing defendant rights within criminal justice system.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates state law enforcement to verify immigration status, notify ICE/CBP upon release/fines, and facilitate transport to federal custody - directly increasing state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Courts Law Enforcement Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 17, 2026

SB 1474: immigration laws; local enforcement; training

This Arizona bill (SB 1474) requires local governments and law enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement by allowing agreements with federal agencies and banning policies that restrict such cooperation. It mandates training for officers in sheriff's offices, police departments, and state correctional agencies to ensure immigration enforcement aligns with federal law. The bill also permits the use of federal resources (like databases and grants) for immigration enforcement and authorizes the attorney general to investigate local policies violating these requirements. It directly affects county sheriffs, city police, and other local law enforcement entities across Arizona.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates local enforcement cooperation with federal immigration efforts, restricting sanctuary policies and enabling federal resource use for enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 1156: appropriation; short-term detention holds

SB 1156 appropriates $20 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to reimburse cities, towns, and counties for costs incurred when holding people in the U.S. without legal permission (referred to as "unauthorized aliens") in short-term detention. This funding directly affects local law enforcement agencies and governments that manage detention facilities. The bill provides a specific reimbursement mechanism for these short-term holds, which typically occur while federal immigration authorities process individuals. It does not change immigration policy or create new detention requirements, only covering existing local costs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $20M from state general fund for local detention reimbursements, directly funding government spending under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill funds reimbursement for holding unauthorized aliens, enabling local enforcement cooperation with federal immigration, advancing restrictive immigration enforcement practices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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introduced · Arizona · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 1444: deportation task force; appropriation

SB 1444 creates a state-funded deportation task force led by sheriffs' associations to coordinate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on deporting individuals who entered the U.S. illegally and have: (1) a criminal conviction, (2) been alleged to have committed a crime, (3) been detained based on criminal suspicion, or (4) been detained related to a crime. It defines "law enforcement agency" to include municipal police departments and county sheriff's offices. The bill appropriates funds for the task force's establishment and operation in fiscal year 2026-2027, exempting the funding from standard budget lapse rules. This policy directly affects non-citizens with criminal connections who interact with Arizona law enforcement.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds for a deportation task force, directly allocating budget resources for a government program.95% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates state task force to coordinate ICE deportations for individuals with criminal convictions/allegations, strengthening enforcement rather than reforming criminal justice systems.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationCreates state deportation task force coordinating with ICE on deporting undocumented immigrants with criminal ties, mandating state law enforcement cooperation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Law Enforcement Policing Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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vetoed · Arizona · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 1338: state; local public benefits; eligibility

SB 1338 requires Arizona state and local agencies administering public benefits to verify applicants' lawful presence in the U.S. by providing one of 11 specific documents (e.g., driver's license, birth certificate, passport, or immigration documents). It directly affects individuals applying for state/local public benefits, mandating a sworn affidavit confirming document accuracy and imposing penalties for employees who fail to report immigration violations. The bill excludes commercial licenses, retirement benefits, and widely available public services from its requirements. Enforcement includes potential misdemeanor charges for non-compliance and allows residents to legally challenge agencies in court for violations.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRequires verification of lawful presence for public benefits, restricting access based on immigration status and mandating compliance with federal enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Work Authorization

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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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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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