SB 248

Alaska Senate bill in Session 34.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 18, 2026.

An Act relating to the practice of genetic counseling; relating to the licensure of genetic counselors; establishing the Genetic Counseling Advisory Council; relating to the duties of the State Medical Board; relating to telehealth by licensed genetic counselors; relating to medical malpractice liability of licensed genetic counselors; relating to immunity from civil liability for a licensed genetic counselor providing free health care services; and prohibiting unfair discrimination under group health insurance against genetic counselors.

Bill ID AK-34-SB-248
Session 34
Status in_committee
Committee L&C
Senate in_committee 2026-03-18
Summary

GENETIC COUNS: LICENSING; ADVISORY CNCL.

Sponsor
Forrest Dunbar
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-18 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-18 Status in_committee
2026-03-18 Latest Action (S) Heard & Held
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