State Legislature Bills

The bill requires Arizona state and local agencies to cooperate with federal immigration authorities when people unlawfully present are charged with or convicted of crimes, bans policies that block that cooperation, and restricts state-funded public benefits for undocumented immigrants to emergency care, required K-12 education, and other legally mandated services.

This bill directs Arizona law enforcement agencies to expand lawful cooperation on border-related immigration enforcement and on stopping human trafficking, fentanyl smuggling, and related transnational crime. It also requires DPS to set standards, train agencies, and publicly report on enforcement activity, costs, and public safety results.

This bill creates an Arizona DPS coordination program to share intelligence and run joint operations on unlawful border crossings, cartel activity, and human trafficking, while requiring quarterly reports. It also sets up a reimbursement fund to help local governments and public safety agencies cover documented immigration-related emergency response and prosecution costs, prioritizing border and high-impact communities.

This bill requires Arizona state and local law enforcement to cooperate with lawful federal border enforcement, raises penalties for organized human smuggling and repeat offenses, and creates a fund to reimburse border counties for public safety and infrastructure costs tied to unlawful migrant traffic. It frames that cooperation as subject to federal and constitutional law and requires annual appropriations and reporting.