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AZ SB1231

Bill

Status

Vetoed

3/4/2024

Primary Sponsor

Janae Shamp

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Establishes new state crimes for illegal entry into Arizona from a foreign nation outside a lawful port of entry, classified as a class 1 misdemeanor (class 6 felony if previously convicted) under A.R.S. § 13-4295.01.

  • Creates crime of illegal reentry by certain aliens who have been deported or removed, classified as class 1 misdemeanor (class 3 or 2 felony depending on circumstances) under A.R.S. § 13-4295.02.

  • Authorizes courts to issue orders requiring aliens to return to their country of origin, with law enforcement responsible for monitoring compliance and reporting to the Department of Public Safety.

  • Grants civil and federal liability immunity to state and local officials, employees, and contractors enforcing these provisions, with indemnification for damages up to specified caps ($100,000-$300,000 for personal injury/death, $10,000 for property damage).

  • Prohibits enforcement of illegal border crossing laws on premises of educational institutions, places of worship, and health care facilities.

Legislative Description

State crime; illegal border crossings

Definitions

Last Action

Governor Vetoed

3/4/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules2/26/2024
Judiciary2/21/2024
Rules1/29/2024
Military Affairs and Public Safety1/29/2024

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