An Act relating to abortion; relating to civil enforcement of abortion laws; relating to abortion after the detection of a fetal heartbeat; and amending Rules 3 and 82, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rule 508, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure.
SB 271 prohibits abortions in Alaska after a fetal heartbeat is detected, as defined by medical findings in the bill. It requires healthcare providers to obtain written certification confirming a patient received specific information about fetal development and abortion procedures before performing an abortion. The bill also establishes a rebuttable presumption that an abortion was performed with informed consent if providers submit the required written certification. This law directly affects pregnant individuals seeking abortions and medical providers who must comply with these new consent and documentation requirements.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 23, 2026
Last action Feb 25, 2026
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Committee
1
Feb 23, 2026
Committee
(S) REFERRED TO HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
George Rauscher
RRepublican
Co
Cathy Tilton
RRepublican
Co
Mike Cronk
RRepublican
Co
Robert Myers
RRepublican
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