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AK HB240

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Nelson

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Origin

House of Representatives

34th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires Alaska school districts to adopt policies that specifically address and prohibit digital harassment and nonconsensual digital impersonation of students, expanding existing anti-bullying requirements

  • Defines "nonconsensual digital impersonation" as computer-generated visual or audio content of an identifiable individual that closely resembles them, materially misrepresents their appearance/speech/behavior, would deceive a reasonable person, and is distributed without consent (addressing deepfakes and AI-generated content)

  • Mandates school districts report incidents of digital harassment and nonconsensual digital impersonation involving students to the Department of Education by November 30 each year

  • Requires the Department of Education to include training materials specifically related to digital harassment and nonconsensual digital impersonation in any model policy provided to districts

  • Effective date: January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Schools: Digital Harass & Impersonation

Education

Last Action

COSPONSOR(S): ELAM

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/20/2026

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