AZ HB2103

Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 23-781 regarding unemployment benefits eligibility for athletes and aliens.

Clarifies that athletes cannot receive unemployment benefits during off-seasons if they have reasonable assurance of employment in the upcoming season.

Modifies alien eligibility requirements by specifying that aliens must have been "lawfully present for purposes of performing such services" to qualify for unemployment benefits.

Changes language from "was" to "who was" in describing aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence and those permanently residing under color of law.

Requires uniform application of data collection from all applicants regarding alien status and establishes preponderance of evidence standard for denying benefits based on alien status.