Arizona Lawmakers Approve Hospital Immigration Question, Reviving Bill Vetoed Last Year

Arizona lawmakers approve hospital immigration question, reviving bill vetoed last year

PHOENIX -- Saying the public deserves to know, both the House and Senate have approved a measure requiring hospitals that get public money to ask patients if they are in this country legally.

State Senate approves immigration checks in Arizona hospitals

Key Points: Arizona state Senate approves measure requiring hospitals to ask patients about immigration status Senator Wendy Rogers’ bill makes answering the question optional  Opponents argue the bill may deter undocumented immigrants from seeking medical care Saying the public deserves to know, the state Senate has approved a measure requiring hospitals that receive public money to ask patients whether they are in the country legally. Stric…