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AK SB208

Bill

Status

Enrolled

4/28/2018

Primary Sponsor

Alberta Gardner

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Origin

Senate

30th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes the month of March each year as Sobriety Awareness Month in Alaska.

  • Declares the legislature's intent to recognize Alaskans who choose a positive and healthy lifestyle by not consuming mood- or mind-altering substances.

  • Authorizes schools, community groups, and public and private agencies to observe the month with activities promoting awareness of prevention and treatment of alcoholism, drug abuse, and inhalant substance misuse.

  • Finds that sobriety improves quality of life and health for individuals, families, and communities while reducing alcohol and drug-related social problems including crime, domestic violence, and child abuse.

  • States that sobriety reduces burden on local, state, and federal treasuries and assists the state in identifying health benchmarks under the Healthy Alaskans 2020 Health Assessment.

Legislative Description

March: Sobriety Awareness Month

Education

Last Action

AWAITING TRANSMITTAL TO GOV

4/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Health & Social Services4/13/2018
Health & Social Services2/19/2018

Full Bill Text

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