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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
34th Legislature
Bill Summary
An Act relating to the power of the commissioner of health to require certain immunizations; relating to immunizations required to participate in youth athletics; relating to immunizations required by the University of Alaska; relating to the provision of vaccine information to the parents of minor patients; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing Alaska laws to ensure that any required immunizations for school attendance, participation in youth athletics, or enrollment at the University of Alaska must be administered using vaccines that have received full approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is the federal agency responsible for regulating drugs and vaccines. Additionally, it mandates that before a healthcare provider administers a vaccine to a minor, they must provide the parent or legal guardian with information about the vaccine's risks and benefits, either from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or an emergency use authorization fact sheet from the FDA if the vaccine is being used during a public health emergency.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES (on 01/23/2026)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HB279 |
| BillText | https://www.akleg.gov/PDF/34/Bills/HB0279A.PDF |
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