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

HB 279: An Act relating to the power of the commissioner of health to require certain immunizations; relating to immunizations required to participate in youth athletics; relating to immunizations required by the University of Alaska; relating to the provision of vaccine information to the parents of minor patients; and providing for an effective date.

In committee Last action January 23, 2026: (H) REFERRED TO HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES

Plain-language summary

HB 279 is a bill introduced in the Alaska House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relating to the power of the commissioner of health to require certain immunizations; relating to immunizations required to participate in youth athletics; relating to immunizations required by the University of Alaska; relating to the provision of vaccine information to the parents of minor patients; and providing for an effective date. Primary sponsor: Becky Schwanke (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2026): (H) REFERRED TO HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Becky Schwanke (Republican).