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

SB 44: 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.

In committee Last action April 10, 2025: (S) Minutes (SFIN)

Plain-language summary

SB 44 is a bill introduced in the Alaska Senate 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: Matt Claman (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2025): (S) Minutes (SFIN).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Matt Claman (Democratic). 3 co-sponsors.