SB 238

Alaska Senate bill in Session 34.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 25, 2026.

An Act relating to access to library material; and relating to affirmative defenses to the offenses of enticement of a minor, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and distribution of indecent material to minors.

Bill ID AK-34-SB-238
Session 34
Status in_committee
Committee JUD
Senate in_committee 2026-03-25
Summary

LIBRARY MATERIALS POLICIES; CENSORSHIP

Sponsor
Scott Kawasaki
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-09 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-25 Status in_committee
2026-03-25 Latest Action (S) REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
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