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AK HB236

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alyse Galvin

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Origin

House of Representatives

34th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits sale of over-the-counter weight-loss drugs and muscle-building dietary supplements to persons under 18 years of age in Alaska

  • Requires sellers to verify age through government-issued photo ID in person, or through age verification services for online/shipped orders; exception allowed if buyer reasonably appears 25 or older

  • Minors under 18 may purchase these products only with a prescription from a licensed practitioner

  • Violations punishable by fines of $250 for first offense and $350 for subsequent offenses against sellers or employees who knowingly or intentionally violate the law

  • Reserves regulatory authority over these sales exclusively to the state, preempting both home rule and general law municipalities from enacting local ordinances on this matter

Legislative Description

Sale Of Diet/muscle Growth Drugs/supps

Minors

Last Action

REFERRED TO HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Social Services1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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