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AK HB240
Bill
Status
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Nelson
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AI Summary
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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
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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)
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Mandates school districts report incidents of digital harassment and nonconsensual digital impersonation involving students to the Department of Education by November 30 each year
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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
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Effective date: January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Schools: Digital Harass & Impersonation
Education
Last Action
COSPONSOR(S): ELAM
2/20/2026