Loading chat...

AZ SB1229

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2022

Primary Sponsor

Martin Quezada

Click for details

Origin

Senate

Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2022)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Prohibits certifying entities from disclosing a victim's immigration status except to comply with federal law, legal process, or with victim authorization.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules1/20/2022
Judiciary1/20/2022

Full Bill Text

No bill text available