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Introduced
01/29/2024
01/29/2024
In Committee
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
Crossed Over
02/21/2024
02/21/2024
Passed
02/28/2024
02/28/2024
Dead
Vetoed
03/04/2024
03/04/2024
Introduced Session
Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)
Bill Summary
An Act amending title 12, chapter 7, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding sections 12-827, 12-828, 12-829 and 12-830; amending section 13-603, Arizona Revised Statutes; amending title 13, chapter 38, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding article 35; amending sections 31-402, 31-403 and 41-1750, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to illegal border crossings.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Arizona laws to address illegal border crossings. Key provisions include:
- Providing civil immunity and indemnification for local and state officials who enforce laws against illegal border crossings, except in cases of bad faith, conscious indifference, or recklessness.
- Creating new criminal offenses for illegal entry into Arizona and illegal reentry by certain aliens who have been previously deported or removed, with varying misdemeanor and felony classifications.
- Allowing judges to order aliens charged with these offenses to return to their country of origin in certain circumstances.
- Requiring the state's criminal history repository to maintain records of these new offenses and share them with relevant agencies.
The bill is an emergency measure aimed at enhancing enforcement of laws against illegal border crossings in Arizona.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (14)
Janae Shamp (R)*,
Ken Bennett (R),
Shawnna Bolick (R),
Frank Carroll (R),
David Farnsworth (R),
David Gowan (R),
Jake Hoffman (R),
John Kavanagh (R),
Anthony Kern (R),
Sine Kerr (R),
Warren Petersen (R),
Wendy Rogers (R),
T.J. Shope (R),
Justine Wadsack (R),
Last Action
Governor Vetoed (on 03/04/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/80725 |
| Governor's Letter | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/517800 |
| Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 03/18/2024 MAPS As Vetoed Revised | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/517571 |
| Governor's Letter | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/516706 |
| Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 03/05/2024 MAPS As Vetoed | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/516741 |
| Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 02/23/2024 MAPS As Passed COW | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/515995 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/56leg/2r/bills/sb1231s.htm |
| Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 02/05/2024 MAPS | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/513458 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/56leg/2r/bills/sb1231p.htm |
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