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AK SB35

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jesse Bjorkman

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Origin

Senate

34th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Extends Alaska's existing transportation network company (TNC) regulations to cover delivery network companies (DNCs) and their couriers, applying similar insurance requirements and independent contractor classifications

  • Requires companies to maintain primary automobile liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 for drivers during prearranged rides and couriers during delivery services, with lower minimums ($50,000/$100,000/$25,000) when drivers are logged on but not actively engaged

  • Mandates companies provide occupational accident insurance with a $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident, covering medical expenses up to $1,000,000 for 104 weeks, disability payments at 66% of average weekly earnings, and death benefits for dependents

  • Excludes delivery network company couriers from workers' compensation coverage, classifying them as independent contractors if the company does not prescribe specific work hours, restrict use of competing platforms, or limit other business activities

  • Allows personal automobile insurers to exclude coverage for losses occurring while couriers provide delivery services, consistent with existing exclusions for TNC drivers

Legislative Description

Transportation/delivery Network Companies

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE

4/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor & Commerce4/14/2026
State Affairs1/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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