Arizona’s 2026 legislative session is set to break records for the most bills introduced in the state’s history and it comes as no surprise that immigration has been one of the hottest topics.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have introduced numerous bills related to immigration enforcement, border security, protesting and documenting law enforcement activity. […] With so many passing, dying and stalling, here are some of the anti-immigration bills CALÓ News is tracking and what they could mean for the community.
Senate Bill 1520
Introduced by Sen. Wendy Rogers (R-Flagstaff) and Sen. Mark Finchem (R-Prescott), the bill would require Arizona state agencies to share information upon request with the federal government about people who are in the country without legal status or who have overstayed a visa. The law would expire in 2028 unless renewed. […] The bill passed through the Senate Military Affairs and Border Security committee along party lines and now heads to the Senate Rules Committee.
Senate Bill 1635
This bill, sponsored by Sen. John Kavanagh (R-Fountain Hills) would make it a misdemeanor offense for “unlawful alerting,” making it a crime to knowingly warn someone about law enforcement activity in their area if the intent is to “hinder, delay or prevent” an arrest. The bill applies to electronic messages, verbal statements, gestures or other forms of intentional signaling. Violations would be prosecuted by the attorney general or county attorneys and classified as a Class 1 misdemeanor. […] It is currently held in the Senate Judiciary Committee, as its initial hearing was postponed.
Senate Bill 1055
Introduced by Sen. Wendy Rogers (R-Flagstaff), the bill would require local authorities to alert ICE when someone without legal status is arrested, intending to enforce established laws and protect ICE agents. “When this is not carried out, it puts an undue burden on the safety and the well-being of law enforcement,” she said. “Then ICE does not have to go looking and put themselves in danger in neighborhoods.” The bill passed through committee and now heads to the Senate floor for a vote.