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SB119

Alaska Bill SB 119: Fundamental Rights

Last scannedSep 21, 2026, 12:32 AM

In one sentence

This bill adds a new law to Alaska statutes that prohibits denying specific rights based on race, religion, age, disability, and other personal traits.

Creates a list of fundamental rights in state law under AS 18.95.050.
Prohibits denying access to public spaces, medical care, jobs, voter documents, safe living conditions with trash receptacles and toilets, privacy rights, food consumption in public, vehicle occupancy, or resting/sheltering if traffic is not blocked based on protected characteristics.
Permits courts to award money damages, legal fees, court orders stopping actions, and official statements of rights to people who win lawsuits under this law.

All persons in Alaska regarding their access to services and public spaces based on protected traits.
Public servants required to treat individuals without harassment or fear of retribution.
Courts handling civil cases involving violations of these rights.
Entities providing medical care, employment, voter documentation, food, shelter, or vehicle occupancy.

The bill does not specify an effective date for when these rules begin.
Resting or seeking shelter is only allowed if it does not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
Access to public spaces must be done in a manner allowed by law.

Plain language

Fundamental rights: Specific freedoms listed in this law that cannot be denied based on a person's race, religion, age, disability, sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, or housing status.
Injunctive relief: A court order requiring someone to stop an action or start doing something specific.
Declaratory relief: A court statement that officially defines the legal rights of people involved in a case.

Official record

Validated

FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS; ANTI-DISCRIMINATION An Act relating to fundamental rights.

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