AZ SB1536

Establishes a model policy to limit immigration enforcement at public schools, health facilities operated by the state or political subdivisions, and courthouses; public schools and health facilities must adopt changes consistent with the model policy or notify the attorney general of reasons for non-compliance.

Creates the Keep Arizona Working statewide work group with 11 governor-appointed members representing immigrant advocacy groups, businesses, labor organizations, agriculture, and legal interests to develop strategies supporting current and future industries and immigrant workforce integration; group must report annually and terminates July 1, 2028.

Prohibits state agencies from using resources to investigate or enforce federal immigration or registration programs targeting residents based on race, religion, immigration status, citizenship status, or national/ethnic origin; requires state agencies to limit information collection to what is necessary and prohibit conditioning services on immigration or citizenship status.

Restricts law enforcement from inquiring about immigration status unless connected to criminal investigations, prohibits detaining persons solely for immigration status determination, and requires written consent for federal immigration authority interviews; terminates all immigration detention agreements within 180 days except those predating January 1, 2021 which end by December 31, 2022.

Requires the attorney general to develop model policies and training for law enforcement agencies to limit engagement with federal immigration authorities for immigration enforcement purposes; agencies must either adopt the model policy or notify the attorney general with alternative policies ensuring compliance with state law.