An Act relating to the definition of 'person' in Alaska Statutes; relating to criminal law definitions; and providing for an effective date.

HB 251 clarifies the legal definition of "person" in Alaska criminal law. It expands the definition to include "human entities that have the moral right of self-determination" while explicitly excluding artificial intelligence, animals, and inanimate objects. The bill also adds a definition of "life" focused on biological characteristics of living humans. These changes will apply to criminal cases starting July 1, 2026, affecting how Alaska courts interpret and apply criminal statutes.