AK SB49

Employers may petition district or superior court for protective orders against individuals who committed violence or made threats of violence at the workplace, with orders effective for six months after a hearing with at least 10 days' notice to the respondent.

Ex parte protective orders available when probable cause exists of recent violence or threats, expiring after 20 days unless dissolved earlier; courts must provide expedited service and entry into the Department of Public Safety's central registry.

Protective orders may prohibit threats or violence, direct no contact with the petitioner, and require the respondent to stay away from the workplace and adjacent areas.

Violations constitute a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year incarceration and up to $25,000 fine; peace officers must arrest without warrant if they have probable cause to believe a workplace violence protective order was violated within the previous 12 hours.

No filing fees, service fees, or attorney fees may be charged against petitioners seeking workplace violence protective orders; effective date January 1, 2026, contingent on two-thirds majority vote in each house.