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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
05/19/2026
05/19/2026
Crossed Over
04/01/2026
04/01/2026
Passed
06/20/2026
06/20/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/18/2026
06/18/2026
Introduced Session
34th Legislature
Bill Summary
An Act relating to crime and criminal procedure; relating to civil claims by victims of sexual abuse of a minor; relating to homicide; relating to assault; relating to sexual assault; relating to stalking; relating to sexual abuse of a minor; relating to enticement and unlawful exploitation of a minor; relating to cruelty to animals; relating to endangering the welfare of a child; relating to indecent exposure; relating to theft; relating to generated obscene child sexual abuse material; relating to sending an explicit image of a minor; relating to solicitation or production of an indecent picture of a minor; relating to distribution of indecent material to minors; relating to prostitution; relating to the Controlled Substances Advisory Committee; relating to the testimony of children in criminal proceedings; relating to sentencing; relating to sexual assault examination kits; restricting the release of certain records of convictions; relating to teaching certificates; relating to the definition of 'victim counseling center' for disclosure of certain communications concerning sexual assault or domestic violence; relating to motor vehicle offenses; relating to the board of parole; relating to parole; relating to medical release for service of sentence by electronic monitoring; relating to licensing of school bus drivers; creating and relating to the address confidentiality program; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill makes numerous changes to Alaska law, primarily focusing on strengthening protections for minors and victims of sexual assault, and enhancing public safety measures. Key provisions include raising the age of consent and the age of victims in various sexual offense statutes from 16 to 18, expanding the definition of sexual abuse of a minor to include a wider age gap between offender and victim, and creating new offenses related to generated obscene child sexual abuse material. The bill also modifies laws concerning stalking, enticement of a minor, and unlawful exploitation of a minor, and introduces an address confidentiality program to protect victims of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault by providing them with a substitute mailing address. Additionally, it addresses the handling and tracking of sexual assault examination kits, revises sentencing guidelines for various crimes including those involving minors and sexual offenses, expands the membership and qualifications of the Board of Parole, and allows for medical release for certain inmates under electronic monitoring. The bill also includes provisions related to animal cruelty, the definition of "victim counseling center," and the licensing of school bus drivers, among other amendments to criminal procedure and public safety laws.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (27)
Charles Kopp (R)*,
Jesse Bjorkman (R),
Ashley Carrick (D),
Matt Claman (D),
Mike Cronk (R),
Maxine Dibert (D),
Forrest Dunbar (D),
Ted Eischeid (D),
Zack Fields (D),
Alyse Galvin (NP),
Cathy Giessel (R),
Andrew Gray (D),
Elvi Gray-Jackson (D),
Sara Hannan (D),
Andy Josephson (D),
James Kaufman (R),
Scott Kawasaki (D),
Kelly Merrick (R),
David Nelson (R),
George Rauscher (R),
Calvin Schrage (NP),
Bert Stedman (R),
Gary Stevens (R),
Cathy Tilton (R),
Löki Tobin (D),
Bill Wielechowski (D),
Robert Yundt (R),
Last Action
EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW SEE CHAPTER (on 06/20/2026)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Prisons and Correctional Institutions
- ‐ Sex Offenses, Child Pornography, and Sexual Assault
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HB239 | 01/11/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.akleg.gov/PDF/34/Bills/HB0239Z.PDF | 05/27/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.akleg.gov/PDF/34/Bills/HB0239D.PDF | 05/19/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.akleg.gov/PDF/34/Bills/HB0239C.PDF | 05/01/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.akleg.gov/PDF/34/Bills/HB0239B.PDF | 03/05/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.akleg.gov/PDF/34/Bills/HB0239A.PDF | 01/11/2026 |
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