SB 1233 Summary

• Requires the Attorney General to develop a model policy within 12 months for limiting immigration enforcement at public schools, health facilities, courthouses, and shelters to ensure access regardless of immigration status.

• Establishes the "Keep Arizona Working" statewide work group of 11 members appointed by the governor to develop strategies supporting immigrant workforce participation, career pathways, and business opportunities across Arizona until July 1, 2029.

• Prohibits state agencies from using resources to investigate or enforce federal immigration laws targeting residents based on immigration status, race, religion, or national origin; requires policy reviews by specified agencies by December 1, 2022 or 2024.

• Restricts law enforcement from inquiring about immigration status (except when connected to criminal investigations), honoring civil immigration holds or detainers, or entering into immigration detention agreements; requires written consent for federal immigration interviews.

• Prohibits school resource officers from inquiring about or disclosing immigration status information and bars state agencies from conditioning services on immigration status or proof of citizenship.