An Act relating to the power of the commissioner of health to require certain immunizations; relating to immunizations required to participate in youth athletics; relating to immunizations required by the University of Alaska; relating to the provision of vaccine information to the parents of minor patients; and providing for an effective date.

HB 279 requires that schools, youth sports associations, and the University of Alaska mandate only vaccines with full U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for participation. It also mandates that healthcare providers give parents or guardians a copy of the CDC's vaccine risks/benefits statement or FDA emergency use fact sheet before administering vaccines to minors. The bill directly affects school districts, athletic associations, the University of Alaska, healthcare providers, and parents of children under 18. Key provisions standardize vaccine requirements to FDA-approved options and ensure parents receive clear vaccine information. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.