Alaska · 34th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 172: An Act relating to correctional facilities; relating to the authority of the commissioner of corrections to designate the placement of prisoners; and requiring the Department of Corrections to estimate and report certain cost savings.

In committee Last action April 3, 2025: (H) REFERRED TO STATE AFFAIRS

Plain-language summary

HB 172 is a bill introduced in the Alaska House on April 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relating to correctional facilities; relating to the authority of the commissioner of corrections to designate the placement of prisoners; and requiring the Department of Corrections to estimate and report certain cost savings. Primary sponsor: Zack Fields (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 3, 2025): (H) REFERRED TO STATE AFFAIRS.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Zack Fields (Democratic).