HB 334 Alaska House · 34th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relating to the issuance of certified copies of birth certificates to unhoused young adults; and relating to the issuance of identification cards to unhoused young adults.

HB 334 would help unhoused young adults obtain certified birth certificates by allowing alternative identification documents, such as school records or shelter letters, instead of requiring standard government-issued photo IDs. The bill ensures fee waivers are available for eligible individuals under existing law, removing financial barriers to accessing these essential documents. This change directly benefits young adults without stable housing who face challenges in obtaining standard identification. The bill is currently referred to the Community & Regional Affairs committee for further review.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 23, 2026 Last action Apr 16, 2026
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What changed between versions

HB 334 CSHB 334(CRA) · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to broaden its scope from specifically helping 'young adults' to assisting all 'persons' who are unhoused. Additionally, the age eligibility for fee waivers was lowered from 18 to 16 years old, and the bill was reorganized under a committee review process.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded from targeting only 'young adults' to covering all 'persons' who are unhoused, and the age threshold for fee waivers was reduced from 18 to 16 years old.
SCOPE

The title and purpose were changed from 'unhoused young adults' to 'unhoused persons', removing the age limit from the general description of who the bill helps.

ELIGIBILITY

The age requirement for fee-free birth certificates was lowered from 18 years old to 16 years old.

REQUIREMENT

A new section was added to define the specific documents required to prove identity when requesting a fee waiver.

TECHNICAL

The bill's header was updated to reflect it is now a 'CS' (Committee Substitute) version offered by the House Community and Regional Affairs Committee.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Apr 16, 2026
Committee
(H) REFERRED TO FINANCE
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) Moved CSHB 334(CRA) Out of Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Genevieve Mina
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