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AK SB 243
An Act removing devices designed, made, or adapted to muffle the report of a firearm from the definition of 'prohibited weapon.'
In brief
AK SB 243 is a state bill in AK: “An Act removing devices designed, made, or adapted to muffle the report of a firearm from the definition of 'prohibited weapon.'”. It was introduced on Feb 13, 2026 in the Senate, during the 34 session. Its status at our last check, on Oct 28, 2026: in committee. The latest action we have (May 2, 2026) reads: “(S) Minutes (SSTA)”. Its sponsor is Kawasaki (Democratic), with 5 cosponsors. CSWH lists it under the cause Gun violence. The facts here come from State legislature (akleg.gov) and Open States (openstates.org); the bill's own text there is the authority.
Where it stands
- Status
- In committee
- Latest action
- May 2, 2026: (S) Minutes (SSTA)
- Sponsors
- Kawasaki (Democratic)
- Tilton (Republican), cosponsor
- Bjorkman (Republican), cosponsor
- Myers (Republican), cosponsor
- Cronk (Republican), cosponsor
- Rauscher (Republican), cosponsor
- Started in
- Senate
- Introduced
- Feb 13, 2026
- Session
- 34
- Subjects
- CRIMES, WEAPONS
Our summary: AK SB 243 is an act removing devices designed, made, or adapted to muffle the report of a firearm from the definition of 'prohibited weapon'; latest action (2026-05-02): (S) Minutes (SSTA). (written by our daily update from the source; the bill's text is the authority)
Sources
- State legislature: www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=SB243
- Open States: openstates.org/ak/bills/34/SB243/
Checked by our daily update on Oct 28, 2026.
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