SB 203 Alaska Senate · 34th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relating to the definition of 'prohibited weapon.'

SB 203 amends Alaska Statute 11.61.200 to clarify the legal definition of a "prohibited weapon." It directly affects Alaskans who possess or use specific firearms or devices, including short-barreled rifles (under 16 inches), short-shotguns (under 18 inches), suppressors (devices muffling firearm noise), automatic firearms, and certain explosive devices. Key provisions explicitly define prohibited items like rifles modified to be under 26 inches overall, devices converting handguns to automatic fire, and weapons designed to cause serious injury. The law applies to offenses occurring on or after its effective date, updating existing firearm regulations without creating new prohibitions.
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Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Last action Mar 5, 2026
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