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AK HB357
Bill
Status
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sarah Vance
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AI Summary
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Prohibits abortion after detection of a fetal heartbeat, with exceptions for medical emergencies and federal preemption; requires health care providers to test for fetal heartbeat before performing any abortion
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Creates private civil enforcement mechanism allowing any person (except government entities) to sue abortion providers or those who aid abortions for minimum $10,000 statutory damages per abortion, plus injunctive relief and attorney fees
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Expands who may perform abortions from physicians only to any "health care provider" as defined in AS 18.23.070, while adding new requirements including mandatory sonograms at least 24 hours before the procedure with audible heartbeat
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Requires detailed monthly reporting by abortion providers to the Department of Health, including patient demographics, procedure type, gestational age, and whether performed due to medical emergency
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Establishes sovereign and governmental immunity against constitutional challenges to the law, prohibits courts from awarding attorney fees to defendants, and directs that Alaska's constitutional privacy provision shall not be construed to protect abortion rights
Legislative Description
Fetal Heartbeat Act
Death
Last Action
REFERRED TO HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES
2/23/2026