AK HB101

Raises the age of protection from 16 to 18 years in numerous criminal statutes, including sexual abuse of a minor, enticement of a minor, stalking, indecent exposure, endangering the welfare of a child, and distribution of indecent material to minors

Expands civil claims eligibility by allowing victims of sexual abuse who were under 18 (previously under 16) at the time of abuse to pursue damages against perpetrators

Increases protections in homicide statutes by raising the victim age threshold from 16 to 18 for enhanced murder charges involving crimes against children

Adds minimum age gap requirements (typically 2-6 years younger than the offender) for several sexual offenses involving 16 and 17 year old victims

Extends special court protections for child witnesses and victims under 18 (previously under 16) in criminal proceedings, including guardian ad litem appointment and closed circuit testimony options