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This bill establishes new requirements for compliance with federal immigration laws across different levels of government in Arizona. The legislation mandates that cities, towns, counties, state agencies, and their independent contractors must fully comply with all federal laws, rules, and regulations related to immigration and deportation, and specifically require cooperation with three key federal immigration agencies: the Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. If an independent contractor fails to comply with these requirements, their contract will be automatically voided. For state agencies, non-compliance will result in a mandatory deposit of ten percent of their annual funding into the general fund. The bill also allows any person to bring a private legal action to enforce these provisions. Importantly, these new regulations are set with a sunset provision, meaning they will be automatically repealed on December 31, 2028, unless renewed or modified by future legislative action. The bill appears designed to ensure strict adherence to federal immigration enforcement at all levels of Arizona state and local government.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/81918