Alaska · 34th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 45: An Act relating to medical assistance services; relating to parity in mental health and substance use disorder coverage in the state medical assistance program; 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
SB 45 is a bill introduced in the Alaska Senate on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relating to medical assistance services; relating to parity in mental health and substance use disorder coverage in the state medical assistance program; and providing for an effective date. Primary sponsor: Forrest Dunbar (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2025): (S) REFERRED TO FINANCE.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest Dunbar | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | J |
| Elvi Gray-Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | G |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- (S) REFERRED TO FINANCE
- (S) FN1: (DOH)
- (S) NR: HUGHES
- (S) DP: DUNBAR, CLAMAN, TOBIN, GIESSEL
- (S) HSS RPT 4DP 1NR
- (S) Minutes (SHSS)
- (S) Moved SB 45 Out of Committee
- (S) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES at 03:30 PM BUTROVICH 205
- (S) Minutes (SHSS)
- (S) Heard & Held
- (S) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES at 03:30 PM BUTROVICH 205
- (S) Minutes (SHSS)
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