Alaska2026Passed Legislature
SB243
SB 243: Changing the Definition of Prohibited Weapons
Last scannedSep 10, 2026, 12:32 AM
In one sentence
This bill removes devices designed, made, or adapted to muffle the sound of a firearm from the legal definition of 'prohibited weapon' in Alaska.
What it does
- Repeals AS 11.61.200(h)(1)(B).
- Removes devices designed, made, or adapted to muffle the report of a firearm from the definition of 'prohibited weapon.'
Who it affects
- People in Alaska who possess or use devices designed, made, or adapted to muffle the sound of a firearm.
Limits and unknowns
- The official text does not state an effective date for this change.
- This bill only changes one specific definition and does not address other laws regarding firearms.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Prohibited weapon
- An item defined by state law that is restricted from possession or use.
- Muffle the report of a firearm
- To reduce or block the loud sound made when a gun is fired.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
DEFINITION OF PROHIBITED WEAPON An Act removing devices designed, made, or adapted to muffle the report of a firearm from the definition of 'prohibited weapon.'
Official activity
Bill history
- (S) Scheduled but Not Heard -- Please Note Time Change --Text
- (S) STATE AFFAIRS at 10:00 AM BUTROVICH 205Text
- (S) REFERRED TO JUDICIARY2433
- (S) FN1: ZERO(LAW)2433
- (S) NR: GRAY-JACKSON2433
- (S) DP: TILTON2433
- (S) AM: KAWASAKI2433
- (S) STA RPT 1AM 1DP 1NR2433
- (S) Moved SB 243 Out of CommitteeText
- (S) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)Text
- (S) Heard & HeldText
- (S) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)Text
- (S) COSPONSOR(S): RAUSCHER1732
- (S) COSPONSOR(S): TILTON, BJORKMAN, MYERS, CRONK1698
- (S) STA, JUD1678
- (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS1678