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This bill amends Alaska Statutes to redefine the term "person" in two key areas: general definitions and criminal law definitions, and also introduces a new definition for "life." Specifically, it expands the definition of "person" to include a "human entity that has the moral right of self-determination," while explicitly excluding environmental elements, artificial intelligence, animals, and inanimate objects from being considered persons. The bill also defines "life" as the quality distinguishing a living human organism from a dead one or inanimate matter, characterized by functions like metabolism, growth, reproduction, response to stimuli, or adaptation. These changes to the definitions of "person" and the introduction of the definition for "life" will apply to offenses committed on or after July 1, 2026.

Health and Social Services

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