SB1365 Summary

• Replaces the term "alien" with "immigrant" and "illegal alien" with "undocumented immigrant" throughout Arizona Revised Statutes in sections related to immigration, employment, licensing, healthcare, and other state laws.

• Updates terminology in employment laws (sections 23-211, 23-212, 23-212.01) concerning unauthorized work and employer sanctions, while maintaining existing legal prohibitions and penalties.

• Modifies language in criminal statutes (sections 13-2928, 13-2929, 13-3101) regarding unlawful employment, smuggling, and firearm possession to use updated immigrant-related terminology.

• Updates definitions and references in licensing, healthcare eligibility, workers' compensation, and public benefits sections to reflect the new terminology without changing substantive legal requirements or eligibility standards.

• Changes the heading of Title 23, Chapter 2, Article 2 from "EMPLOYMENT OF UNAUTHORIZED ALIENS" to "EMPLOYMENT OF UNAUTHORIZED IMMIGRANTS."