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AK SB 271
An Act relating to abortion; relating to civil enforcement of abortion laws; relating to abortion after the detection of a fetal heartbeat; and amending Rules 3 and 82, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rule 508, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure.
In brief
AK SB 271 is a state bill in AK: “An Act relating to abortion; relating to civil enforcement of abortion laws; relating to abortion after the detection of a fetal heartbeat; and amending Rules 3 and 82, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rule 508, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure.” It was introduced on Feb 23, 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 (Feb 25, 2026) reads: “(S) COSPONSOR(S): TILTON, CRONK, MYERS”. Its sponsor is Rauscher (Republican), with 3 cosponsors. CSWH lists it under the cause Reproductive autonomy. 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
- Feb 25, 2026: (S) COSPONSOR(S): TILTON, CRONK, MYERS
- Sponsors
- Rauscher (Republican)
- Tilton (Republican), cosponsor
- Cronk (Republican), cosponsor
- Myers (Republican), cosponsor
- Started in
- Senate
- Introduced
- Feb 23, 2026
- Session
- 34
- Subjects
- ABORTION, ATTORNEY GENERAL, CIVIL PROCEDURE, CLAIMS, COURT RULES, COURTS, CRIMES, CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, DEATH, DISCLOSURE
Our summary: AK SB 271, an act relating to abortion, civil enforcement of abortion laws, and abortion after the detection of a fetal heartbeat; latest action 2026-02-25: cosponsors Tilton, Cronk, Myers. (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=SB271
- Open States: openstates.org/ak/bills/34/SB271/
Checked by our daily update on Oct 28, 2026.
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