Alaska2026Passed Legislature
HB170
HB 170: Reporting Violent Crimes
Last scannedSep 22, 2026, 12:32 AM
In one sentence
This bill changes the penalty for failing to report a violent crime against an adult from a violation to a class B misdemeanor.
What it does
- Amends AS 11.56.767(d) regarding failure to report violent crimes.
- Changes the offense level for failing to report a violent crime committed against an adult from a violation to a class B misdemeanor.
- Applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of this Act.
Who it affects
- People who fail to report a violent crime committed against an adult in Alaska
Limits and unknowns
- The official text does not state the specific effective date.
- This change applies only to crimes committed against adults.
Official record
Sources
Read the official summary
REPORTING VIOLENT CRIMES An Act relating to a failure to report a violent crime.
Official activity
Bill history
- (H) <Bill Hearing Canceled> -- MEETING CANCELED --Text
- (H) JUDICIARY at 01:00 PM GRUENBERG 120Text
- (H) -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- -- MEETING CANCELED --Text
- (H) JUDICIARY at 01:00 PM GRUENBERG 120Text
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- (H) DP: MCCABE, MOORE, HOLLAND, HIMSCHOOT, STORY, CARRICK1068
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- (H) Moved HB 170 Out of CommitteeText
- (H) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:15 PM GRUENBERG 120Text
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- (H) JUDICIARY at 01:00 PM GRUENBERG 120Text
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- (H) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:15 PM GRUENBERG 120Text