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AZ SB1632

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2021

Primary Sponsor

Martin Quezada

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

AI Summary

  • Requires certifying officials from state and local law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, and other relevant agencies to certify victim helpfulness on Form I-918 Supplement B when requested by crime victims of qualifying criminal activity.

  • Establishes a rebuttable presumption that victims are helpful if they have not refused or failed to provide information and assistance when reasonably requested by law enforcement.

  • Mandates certifying entities process Form I-918 Supplement B certifications within 90 days of request, or within 14 days if the requesting person is not a citizen in removal proceedings.

  • Prohibits certifying entities from disclosing the immigration status of victims or persons requesting the certification, except to comply with federal law or with authorization from the victim.

  • Requires certifying entities to report annually to the Legislature on the number of Form I-918 Supplement B certification requests received, approved, and denied, beginning January 1, 2022.

Legislative Description

Immigration certification form; crime victims

Requirements

Last Action

Senate read second time

2/4/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules2/4/2021
Judiciary2/3/2021

Full Bill Text

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