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AZ SB1229
Bill
Status
1/20/2022
Primary Sponsor
Martin Quezada
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AI Summary
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Requires certifying officials from law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, judges, and other authorities to certify victim helpfulness on Form I-918 Supplement B when requested by crime victims of qualifying criminal activity.
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Establishes a rebuttable presumption that a victim is helpful if they have not refused or failed to provide information and assistance when reasonably requested by law enforcement.
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Mandates certifying entities process Form I-918 Supplement B certification requests within 90 days, or within 14 days if the person is in removal proceedings.
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Prohibits certifying entities from disclosing a victim's immigration status except to comply with federal law, legal process, or with victim authorization.
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Requires certifying entities to submit annual reports to the Legislature by January 1, 2023 and thereafter detailing the number of certification requests received, signed, and denied.
Legislative Description
Immigration certification form; crime victims
Requirements
Last Action
Senate read second time
1/24/2022