SB1152

Immigration verification; public benefits; asylum

Introduced·1/15/26

Arizona SB1152 mandates strict documentation for public benefit eligibility and requires verification of lawful U.S. presence.

Arizona SB1152 amends state statutes to require specific documentation for eligibility to state or local public benefits. Applicants must present one of several specified documents proving lawful U.S. presence. The bill also mandates that state agencies verify the identity and eligibility of applicants and report any discovered violations of federal immigration law to federal authorities. Failure to report such violations is classified as a misdemeanor. The bill allows residents to sue for violations and mandates courts to prioritize these cases.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

16 Yea

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11 Nay

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3 Not Voting

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Calendar

Feb 9

1:00 PM

Senate Rules

Feb 2

1:30 PM

Senate Military Affairs and Border Security

History

Feb 23

Senate

Senate Committee of the Whole action: Do Pass

Feb 23

Senate

Senate third reading FAILED voting: (16-11-3-0)

Feb 10

Senate

Senate majority caucus: Do pass