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Introduced
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
In Committee
03/04/2026
03/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
34th Legislature
Bill Summary
An Act repealing the Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission; relating to decisions and orders of the Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission; relating to superior court jurisdiction over appeals from Alaska Workers' Compensation Board decisions; repealing Rules 201.1, 401.1, and 501.1, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure, and amending Rules 202(a), 204(a) - (c), 210(e), 601(b), 602(c) and (h), and 603(a), Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill repeals the Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission, a body that previously reviewed decisions made by the Alaska Workers' Compensation Board, and instead directs appeals from the Board's decisions directly to the superior court. It also amends the Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure to reflect this change, removing references to the Commission and outlining the process for appeals and stays of compensation payments in superior court. The bill ensures that decisions of the former Commission will still be available and can serve as legal precedent, and it clarifies that certain medical and rehabilitation records related to workers' compensation claims remain confidential. The repeal and changes to court rules are contingent on a two-thirds majority vote in the legislature, and the act is set to take effect on June 1, 2026, with provisions for transitioning pending cases.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO FINANCE (on 03/04/2026)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=SB251 |
| BillText | https://www.akleg.gov/PDF/34/Bills/SB0251A.PDF |
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