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AK HB242

AK HB242
Sexual Assault By Health Care Worker


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Introduced
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

34th Legislature

Bill Summary

An Act relating to sexual assault.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Alaska law to specifically address sexual assault by health care workers, clarifying that a health care worker who engages in sexual penetration or sexual contact with a person during the course of professional treatment constitutes sexual assault in the first or second degree, respectively, regardless of the victim's awareness or consent in such situations. The bill also specifies that these amendments apply to offenses committed on or after its effective date.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

REFERRED TO HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES (on 01/20/2026)

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