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HB 285 Alaska House · 34th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relating to the electronic health information exchange system; and providing for an effective date.

HB 285 requires Alaska's health department to create a statewide system for securely sharing electronic health records between healthcare providers. It designates a private or nonprofit organization to manage the system, mandating an advisory board with representation from hospitals, clinics, tribal health organizations, insurers, patients, and other key stakeholders. The designated entity must develop a program including provider training, strategies to encourage long-term system use, and strict privacy protections to comply with health data laws. This system aims to improve care coordination by making patient health information more accessible to authorized providers across the state.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates statewide secure health record exchange system to improve provider coordination and patient access, directly advancing healthcare service infrastructure and data sharing standards.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires secure health data exchange system with privacy protections and stakeholder oversight, aligning with data privacy and technology policy goals.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Last action Apr 24, 2026
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What changed between versions

HB 285 → CSHB 285(L&C) · 6 edits
MODERATE
The bill was formally amended from a House Bill to a Committee Substitute Bill (CSHB), indicating it has been reviewed and modified by the House Labor and Commerce Committee. The substantive text of the bill regarding electronic health records appears unchanged in this diff, though the committee's name was updated to reflect the correct jurisdiction.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on establishing a statewide electronic health information exchange system, but the procedural status changed to reflect committee review and a new committee assignment.
PROCEDURAL

The bill title was updated to 'CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 285(L&C)', indicating it is now a substitute bill processed by the Labor and Commerce Committee.

The committee attribution was changed from the Health and Social Services Committee to the Labor and Commerce Committee.

The introduction date was updated from January 28, 2026, to April 24, 2026.

The referral status was updated to 'Rules', indicating the bill is now in the Rules Committee for scheduling.

A specific line was added identifying the 'HOUSE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE' as the original sponsor(s).

The bill identifier changed from 'HB 285' to 'CSHB 285(L&C)' to reflect its new status as a committee substitute.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
30
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Apr 24, 2026
Committee
(H) REFERRED TO RULES
lower
Apr 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) Moved CSHB 285(L&C) Out of Committee
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) Moved HB 285 Out of Committee
lower
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Sponsors

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