An Act relating to complex care residential homes; and providing for an effective date.

SB 76 defines "complex care residential homes" in Alaska state law as facilities providing 24-hour, multi-disciplinary care to no more than 15 individuals with specialized medical, behavioral, or disability-related needs. The bill adds this category to existing health facility regulations, explicitly excluding such homes from the definition of "hospital" to clarify regulatory oversight. This change directly affects residential care facilities serving vulnerable adults requiring specialized, ongoing support. The bill creates a new regulatory framework for these homes under Alaska’s Department of Health, without altering service requirements or funding.