Alaska · 34th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 272: An Act relating to insurance coverage for prosthetic and orthotic devices; relating to medical assistance for prosthetic and orthotic devices; and providing for an effective date.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 272 is a bill introduced in the Alaska House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relating to insurance coverage for prosthetic and orthotic devices; relating to medical assistance for prosthetic and orthotic devices; and providing for an effective date. Primary sponsor: Andy Josephson (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): (H) COSPONSOR(S): SCHRAGE, FIELDS.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Josephson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Zack Fields | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Calvin Schrage | Co-sponsor | Independent | House | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- (H) COSPONSOR(S): SCHRAGE, FIELDS
- (H) REFERRED TO FINANCE
- (H) FN2: INDETERMINATE(DOH)
- (H) FN1: (CED)
- (H) AM: PRAX
- (H) NR: SCHWANKE
- (H) DP: FIELDS, GRAY, MEARS, MINA
- (H) HSS RPT CS(HSS) 4DP 1NR 1AM
- (H) Minutes (HHSS)
- (H) Moved CSHB 272(HSS) Out of Committee -- Delayed to 3:40 PM --
- (H) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES at 03:15 PM DAVIS 106
- (H) Heard & Held
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