Alaska2026Passed Legislature
HB306
HB 306: Rules for Lawsuits About Alcohol
Last scannedSep 14, 2026, 12:32 AM
In one sentence
This bill changes Alaska law to say that people who give alcohol can only be sued in specific situations involving licensed sellers or underage drinkers.
What it does
- Removes the ability to sue most people who provide alcohol if someone gets hurt after drinking it, unless they are a licensee or work for one.
- Allows lawsuits against license holders, their agents, or employees under certain conditions.
- Permits suits when a licensee gives alcohol to anyone younger than 21 years old without checking ID properly in good faith.
- Permits suits if clear proof shows a licensee knowingly gave alcohol to someone already drunk.
- Permits suits if a licensee sells or gives alcohol after the business hours have ended.
Who it affects
- People who hold licenses to sell alcoholic beverages in Alaska
- Agents and employees of licensed businesses
- Individuals under 21 years of age
Limits and unknowns
- The effective date of this law is not listed in the provided source material.
- The bill does not explain how much money someone might have to pay if they lose a lawsuit.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Civil liability
- The legal responsibility for injuries caused to someone else.
- Licensee
- A person or business that has an official permit from the state to sell alcohol.
- Clear and convincing evidence
- Proof in a court case that is strong enough to make it very likely the facts are true.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
PROVISION OF ALCOHOL: CIVIL LIABILITY An Act relating to civil liability of persons providing alcoholic beverages.
Official activity
Bill history
- (H) Heard & HeldText
- (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124Text
- (H) REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE1614
- (H) L&C, JUD1614
- (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS1614