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

SB 248: An Act relating to the practice of genetic counseling; relating to the licensure of genetic counselors; establishing the Genetic Counseling Advisory Council; relating to the duties of the State Medical Board; relating to telehealth by licensed genetic counselors; relating to medical malpractice liability of licensed genetic counselors; relating to immunity from civil liability for a licensed genetic counselor providing free health care services; and prohibiting unfair discrimination under group health insurance against genetic counselors.

In committee Last action March 18, 2026: (S) Minutes (SL&C)

Plain-language summary

SB 248 is a bill introduced in the Alaska Senate on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relating to the practice of genetic counseling; relating to the licensure of genetic counselors; establishing the Genetic Counseling Advisory Council; relating to the duties of the State Medical Board; relating to telehealth by licensed genetic counselors; relating to medical malpractice liability of licensed genetic counselors; relating to immunity from civil liability for a licensed genetic counselor providing free health care services; and prohibiting unfair discrimination under group health insurance against genetic counselors. Primary sponsor: Forrest Dunbar (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): (S) Minutes (SL&C).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Forrest Dunbar (Democratic).