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AK SB271
Bill
Status
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
George Rauscher
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AI Summary
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Prohibits physicians from performing abortions after detection of a fetal heartbeat, with exceptions for medical emergencies and certain federal activities
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Requires physicians to perform fetal heartbeat testing using standard medical practices before any abortion and to record results in the patient's medical record
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Creates private civil enforcement mechanism allowing any person to sue those who perform or aid prohibited abortions, with statutory damages of at least $10,000 per violation plus attorney fees and injunctive relief
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Mandates sonogram viewing and fetal heartbeat audio at least 24 hours before abortion (2 hours for women living 100+ miles from nearest provider), along with signed certification form
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Bars the state and its employees from directly enforcing the heartbeat provisions, relying exclusively on private civil lawsuits, and preserves sovereign immunity against constitutional challenges to the law
Legislative Description
Abortion
Death
Last Action
COSPONSOR(S): TILTON, CRONK, MYERS
2/25/2026