AZ HB2855

Declares that drug cartels are terrorist organizations under Arizona law and directs the Department of Homeland Security to address threats posed by drug cartels.

Defines "drug cartel" as an ongoing formal or informal association where members engage in human smuggling, drug trafficking for profit, or acts of terrorism as defined in Arizona law.

Defines "threat" as anything designed to disturb, violate, or cause harm to individual rights, public safety, health, or general welfare.

Specifies that this declaration does not support aliens' claims for asylum under federal law.

Cites voter approval of Proposition 314 (Secure the Border Act) and references increased fentanyl seizures and terrorist watchlist encounters at the southwest border as justification for the legislation.