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

HB 52: An Act relating to the rights of minors undergoing evaluation or inpatient treatment at psychiatric hospitals; relating to the use of seclusion or restraint of minors at psychiatric hospitals; relating to a report published by the Department of Health; relating to inspections by the Department of Health of certain psychiatric hospitals; and providing for an effective date.

Vetoed Last action June 20, 2026: (H) VETOED BY GOVERNOR 6/18/26

Plain-language summary

HB 52 is a bill introduced in the Alaska House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relating to the rights of minors undergoing evaluation or inpatient treatment at psychiatric hospitals; relating to the use of seclusion or restraint of minors at psychiatric hospitals; relating to a report published by the Department of Health; relating to inspections by the Department of Health of certain psychiatric hospitals; and providing for an effective date. Primary sponsor: Maxine Dibert (Democratic). It lists 18 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2026): (H) VETOED BY GOVERNOR 6/18/26.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Maxine Dibert (Democratic). 18 co-sponsors.