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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/20/2026
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HB242 |
| BillText | https://www.akleg.gov/PDF/34/Bills/HB0242A.PDF |
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