HB 172 & SB 124 Materials

As a part of ongoing efforts to improve Alaska's response to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis, changes to Alaska's Title 47 laws have been proposed.  Below you will find materials and links associated with House Bill 172, and Senate Bill 124 - both introduced by Governor Dunleavy in April 2021. 

These materials will be updated as the legislation advances. Please check this page for updates.

For more information about efforts to improve Alaska's Behavioral Health Crisis response, please visit: https://alaskamentalhealthtrust.org/alaska-mental-health-trust-authority/what-we-do/crisis-continuum-of-care/ 

If you have any questions, please contact Steve Williams, Chief Operating Officer:  Steve.Williams@alaska.gov 

• Infographic: Changes to Involuntary Commitment with Statutory Changes

HB 172

• Transmittal Letter (Sponsor Statement)
• Bill Text
• Fiscal Notes
• Supplemental Documents
• HB172 Introductory Presentation Slides, House JUD Committee,  5.14.21
  • Audio/video of the House JUD Presentation, 5.14.21
•  HB172 Working Draft House JUD Committee Substitute, 5.14.21
• House JUD Committee Substitute for HB172 2.28.22

SB 124

• Transmittal Letter (Sponsor Statement)
• Definitions in AS47.30.915
• Bill Text
• Fiscal Notes
• Supplemental Documents
• SB124 Introductory Presentation Slides, Senate HSS Committee, 4.27.21
  • Audio/Video of Senate HSS Presentation, 4.27.21
• SB124 Working Draft Senate HSS Committee Substitute 3.8.22