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in committee · Alaska · House Apr 22, 2026

HB 318: An Act relating to use of social media platforms by minors; and providing for an effective date.

HB 318 requires social media platforms to default to non-addictive content delivery systems for minors (residents of Alaska under 18) without parental permission. It bans targeted advertising, excessive data collection, public account visibility, and notifications during school hours or late at night (10 PM-7 AM) for minors, unless parents opt out. Parental consent for addictive features must be verifiable and privacy-protective. The law directly affects social media platforms operating in Alaska and empowers parents to control their minor children's online experience while prohibiting manipulative design practices.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Alaska · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SB 265: An Act relating to the duty of an operator immediately after an accident.

SB 265 amends Alaska's traffic accident laws to clarify and strengthen the duties of drivers involved in collisions. It requires operators to stop, assist injured persons, and provide reasonable assistance after an accident, with penalties increasing based on severity. Failing to comply with basic requirements (e.g., stopping) incurs fines up to $500 or 1 year in jail, while neglecting to assist injured people becomes a class B felony (up to 10 years or $10,000 fine). If a driver’s actions cause a death while operating a vehicle, failure to provide assistance escalates to a class A felony with a mandatory minimum 7-year prison term. The law applies to incidents occurring on or after its effective date.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · Alaska · House Apr 21, 2026

HJR 37: Supporting federal, state, and local efforts to clean up and remove marine debris from the state; urging the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency to provide additional funding for those efforts and to remove barriers faced by tribes and rural communities in accessing those funds; and urging the Alaska Congressional delegation to advocate for increased federal funding and support for marine debris prevention, clean up, removal, backhaul, and education.

HJR 37 is a non-binding Alaska legislative resolution urging federal agencies like NOAA and the EPA to increase funding for marine debris cleanup and remove barriers preventing tribes and rural communities from accessing those funds. It directly affects Alaska's coastal communities, tribes, and rural areas struggling to clean up debris along the state's over 50,000-mile shoreline. The resolution requests federal support for debris prevention, cleanup, removal, and education efforts, and asks Alaska's congressional delegation to advocate for more federal funding. It does not create new laws but expresses legislative support for existing cleanup initiatives.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Alaska · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 366: An Act relating to the use of heavy petroleum fuel oil as a marine fuel; relating to the duties of the Department of Environmental Conservation; and providing for an effective date.

HB 366 bans the use of high-viscosity or high-sulfur heavy petroleum fuel oil in vessel engines operating within Alaska's coastal waters, directly affecting commercial and recreational vessel operators in those areas. The bill includes exemptions for ocean voyages through coastal waters without entering state ports (if continuous and expeditious), emergencies, or distress situations requiring assistance. Violations would be subject to fines established by the Department of Environmental Conservation through regulations. The law defines "applicable waters" per federal standards and specifies "heavy petroleum fuel oil" as fuel exceeding 380 centistokes viscosity or 0.1% sulfur content.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · Alaska · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 362: An Act relating to the practice of respiratory care; relating to the duties of the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development; relating to telehealth provided by respiratory care practitioners; relating to medical malpractice liability of respiratory care practitioners; relating to immunity from civil liability for a respiratory care practitioner providing free health care services; relating to respiratory care practitioners providing documentation and treatment plans for public school students with asthma or anaphylaxis; prohibiting unfair discrimination under group health insurance against respiratory care practitioners; and providing for an effective date.

HB 362 establishes licensing requirements for respiratory care practitioners in Alaska, prohibiting unlicensed practice or use of titles like "R.C.P." It expands their scope to include telehealth services and requires them to provide asthma/anaphylaxis treatment plans for public school students. The bill also clarifies their medical malpractice liability, grants immunity for free care provided in emergencies, and prohibits group health insurers from unfairly discriminating against these practitioners. These changes apply directly to respiratory care professionals, schools, insurers, and healthcare providers in Alaska.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Alaska · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 321: An Act relating to state refuges, sanctuaries, and fish and game critical habitat areas; relating to the hunting of brown bear; and providing for an effective date.

HB 321 prohibits the hunting of brown bears in specific areas of the Katmai region, including the McNeil River Wildlife Sanctuary and designated sections of land adjacent to Katmai National Park and Preserve. The bill defines exact boundaries using geographic descriptions (e.g., Township 14 South, Range 32 West) to restrict hunting on both state and federal lands in these zones. This directly affects hunters seeking to hunt brown bears within the defined areas. The bill also updates management standards for wildlife refuges but does not change general hunting regulations outside these protected zones. The prohibition applies to all brown bear hunting in the specified locations, regardless of permit type.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Alaska · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 273: An Act relating to direct health care agreements; relating to dental health care insurance plans and dental loss ratios; and providing for an effective date.

HB 273 establishes rules for "direct health care agreements" between dental/primary care providers and patients, where patients pay a periodic fee for services instead of using traditional insurance. It requires agreements to detail services, fees, locations, and complaint procedures, while explicitly stating patients lose protections under standard health insurance laws (AS 21.07). The bill prohibits Medicaid-eligible patients (under AS 47.07/47.08) from using these agreements and allows providers to decline new patients if they can’t provide needed services or lack capacity. It also permits termination based solely on inability to provide required services. This affects dental/primary care providers and patients seeking fee-for-service arrangements outside insurance systems.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

in committee · Alaska · Senate Apr 21, 2026

SB 148: An Act regulating autonomous vehicles; and providing for an effective date.

SB 148 regulates autonomous vehicles in Alaska by requiring them to meet federal safety standards for public roads. It prohibits autonomous vehicles from transporting goods or passengers for commercial purposes unless used for personal noncommercial travel or with a human safety operator physically present and able to intervene. The bill establishes that the human safety operator is presumed liable for accidents involving autonomous vehicles, unless software, hardware, or vehicle modifications caused the incident, with liability progressing to modifiers, programmers, and manufacturers only after the operator. This directly affects owners, operators, and manufacturers of autonomous vehicles operating in Alaska, particularly those seeking to use such vehicles for commercial transport.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · Alaska · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 225: An Act relating to prescription fluoride supplements; relating to the practice of pharmacy; and relating to fluoride in public water systems.

HB 225 allows pharmacists to dispense fluoride supplements without an individual prescription, provided they operate under a standing order approved under existing law (AS 17.20.087). This directly affects pharmacists and patients seeking fluoride supplements for dental health. The bill requires pharmacists to provide patient counseling on proper administration, storage, side effects, and risks of the supplements. It amends pharmacy practice regulations to clarify this dispensing authority while maintaining safety requirements. The bill does not address fluoride in public water systems, as referenced in the title but not detailed in the provided text.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Alaska · Senate Apr 21, 2026

SB 20: An Act relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation education in public schools; and relating to the duties of the Department of Education and Early Development.

SB 20 requires Alaska public schools to include hands-only CPR education in health classes for students in grades determined by the Department of Education. The bill mandates that the Department adopt age-appropriate curricula based on national emergency care guidelines, including hands-on practice and instruction on using automated external defibrillators (AEDs), which may use video demonstrations if in-person training isn't feasible. Schools must offer this instruction, and it can be taught by certified CPR instructors, EMTs, or teachers with a current teaching certificate. The law takes effect on August 25, 2025.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Alaska · Senate Apr 20, 2026

SB 275: An Act relating to natural gas and natural gas projects; relating to the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation; relating to the powers and duties of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee; relating to the value of certain oil and gas; relating to an income tax on certain natural gas-related entities; relating to the oil and gas production tax; establishing a surcharge on gas processed in the state; and providing for an effective date.

This bill updates the powers and duties of Alaska's Legislative Budget and Audit Committee, giving it expanded authority to oversee state agencies and review financial matters. It requires the committee to conduct annual post audits of several state entities, including the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation, and to evaluate how public lending affects employment, wages, and economic sectors. The legislation also clarifies the committee's ability to subpoena documents, sue on behalf of the legislature during interim sessions, and make recommendations on state budget policies. Additionally, it establishes a surcharge on natural gas processed within the state and adjusts tax provisions related to oil and gas production and income for certain energy-related entities.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Alaska · House Apr 20, 2026

HJR 31: Proposing amendments to the Constitution of the State of Alaska relating to whose rights are protected under the Constitution and prohibiting corporate contributions and expenditures in state and local elections.

HJR 31 proposes a constitutional amendment in Alaska that would define "natural persons" as the only entities with constitutional rights and prohibit corporations, LLCs, and other "artificial persons" from making contributions or expenditures to influence state or local elections. The amendment would require voters to approve it at the next general election, with changes taking effect after 2026. It specifies that the restrictions apply only to contracts entered after implementation and mandates the legislature to create enforcement procedures by 2027. This bill directly affects corporations and LLCs by restricting their political spending in elections, while preserving press freedom under the amendment.