HB 279

Alaska House of Representatives bill in Session 34.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 23, 2026.

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.

Bill ID AK-34-HB-279
Session 34
Status in_committee
Committee HSS
House of Representatives in_committee 2026-01-23
Summary

VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS; INFORMATION

Sponsor
Rebecca Schwanke
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-23 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-23 Status in_committee
2026-01-23 Latest Action (H) REFERRED TO HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES
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