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SB 1231 - Classifies Illegal Border Crossing as a State Crime - Arizona Key Vote

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Title: Classifies Illegal Border Crossing as a State Crime

Vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs


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Title: Classifies Illegal Border Crossing as a State Crime

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that classifies illegal border crossing as a state crime in the state of Arizona.

Highlights:

  • Classifies illegal border crossing as a state crime in the state of Arizona and gives local police authority to arrest any non-U.S. citizen who enters Arizona from anywhere but a lawful port of entry (Sec. 1-6). 

  • Establishes illegal entry as a level one misdemeanor with the potential to be raised to a felony based on other factors. It passed through both the Arizona Senate andHouse on party-line votes (Sec. 1-6).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval by the governor (Sec. 7).

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Title: Classifies Illegal Border Crossing as a State Crime

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that classifies illegal border crossing as a state crime in the state of Arizona.

Highlights:

  • Classifies illegal border crossing as a state crime in the state of Arizona and gives local police authority to arrest any non-U.S. citizen who enters Arizona from anywhere but a lawful port of entry (Sec. 1-6). 

  • Establishes illegal entry as a level one misdemeanor with the potential to be raised to a felony based on other factors. It passed through both the Arizona Senate andHouse on party-line votes (Sec. 1-6).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval by the governor (Sec. 7).

Full Bill Text

Title: Classifies Illegal Border Crossing as a State Crime

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