AK HB15

Replaces gendered terms "husband" and "wife" with gender-neutral "spouse" or "spouses" throughout Alaska statutes relating to marriage, adoption, birth certificates, divorce, and property ownership.

Updates marriage law to define marriage as a civil contract between "two natural persons" instead of "one man and one woman," making marriage available to same-sex couples.

Modifies birth certificate provisions to reference "second parent" and "spouse" instead of "father" and "husband," allowing either parent to be listed regardless of gender.

Changes adoption law to reference "two spouses" and "second parent" instead of "husband and wife," enabling same-sex couples to jointly adopt and clarifying consent requirements for non-biological parents.

Updates divorce, dissolution, and legal separation statutes to use gender-neutral language and clarifies property rights, spousal maintenance, and custody arrangements apply equally to all married couples.