Alaska · 34th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 293: 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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 293 is a bill introduced in the Alaska House on February 4, 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: Zack Fields (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2026): (H) REFERRED TO FINANCE.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Fields | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
“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) REFERRED TO FINANCE
- (H) FIN REPLACES HSS REFERRAL
- (H) FN1: (CED)
- (H) NR: COULOMBE, CARRICK, D.NELSON
- (H) DNP: SADDLER
- (H) DP: FRIER, HALL, FIELDS
- (H) L&C RPT CS(L&C) 3DP 1DNP 3NR
- (H) Moved CSHB 293(L&C) Out of Committee
- (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124
- (H) -- MEETING CANCELED --
- (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124
- (H) Minutes (HL&C)
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