Bill > HB2504

This bill is a comprehensive legislative effort to replace the term "alien" with "immigrant" across numerous sections of Arizona Revised Statutes, effectively updating terminology related to non-U.S. citizens throughout state law. The bill amends over 30 different sections of law covering areas such as employment, healthcare, professional licensing, workers' compensation, and criminal statutes. While primarily a technical terminology change, the bill maintains the existing legal frameworks and requirements related to immigration status, citizenship, and documentation. Key substantive elements include maintaining provisions about work authorization, eligibility for state services, and legal requirements for non-citizens, while modernizing language to use the term "immigrant" instead of "alien." The changes appear intended to use more neutral and respectful terminology while preserving existing legal standards and restrictions regarding immigration status. The bill does not fundamentally alter the underlying legal requirements or restrictions related to non-U.S. citizens, but rather updates the language used to describe them across Arizona state law.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82305