Alaska 33rd Legislature (2023-2024) Status: To Executive 1 R cosponsors

HB 29 — An Act prohibiting certain insurance decisions based solely on a person's status as an elected official.

Last action — (H) VETOED BY GOVERNOR 7/30/24

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 33rd Legislature (2023-2024). It reached “To Executive” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

Vetoed by Governor Mike Dunleavy (Republican) on October 09, 2024.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

27 added · 31 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 29 has expanded the scope of protections against discrimination in insurance based on political affiliation. The term "political expression" has been added, broadening the potential protections for individuals beyond just political party affiliation. This change matters because it aims to safeguard not only political party members but also those who express their political beliefs, ensuring fair treatment in the insurance market for all individuals regardless of their political views or status as elected officials.

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33-LS0272\B HOUSE BILL NO.
LAWS OF ALASKA Source Chapter No.
29 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION BY REPRESENTATIVE MCCABE Introduced:
SCS CSHB 29(L&C) _______ AN ACT Prohibiting certain insurance decisions based solely on a person's status as an elected official.
1/19/23 Referred:
_______________ BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
Labor and Commerce, Judiciary A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to insurance discrimination." BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
THE ACT FOLLOWS ON PAGE 1 Enrolled HB 29 AN ACT Prohibiting certain insurance decisions based solely on a person's status as an elected official.
* Section 1.
_______________ * Section 1.
AS 21.36 is amended by adding a new section to read:
AS 21.36 is amended by adding a new section to article 5 to read:
Discrimination based on political affiliation or expression or elected state official status.
Decisions based on elected official status.
(a) A person transacting insurance in this state may not, solely because of a person's political affiliation or expression or a person's status as an elected state official as defined in AS 44.99.205, (1) refuse to issue or renew insurance coverage;
(a) A person transacting insurance in this state may not, solely because of a person's status as an elected official, (1) refuse to issue or renew insurance coverage;
(b) The provisions of (a) of this section do not apply if the refusal, limitation, cancellation, denial, or increase is HB0029a -1- HB 29 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0272\B (1) based on sound underwriting or actuarial principles reasonably related to actual or anticipated loss experience;
(b) The provisions of (a) of this section do not apply if the refusal, limitation, -1- Enrolled HB 29 cancellation, denial, or increase is (1) based on sound underwriting or actuarial principles reasonably related to actual or anticipated loss experience;
(c) In this section, "elected official" means a member of the legislature, the governor, the lieutenant governor, a member of the state's congressional delegation, a constitutional convention delegate, a borough or city mayor, or a member of a borough or city assembly, council, or school board.
HB 29 -2- HB0029a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
Enrolled HB 29 -2-
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The bill prohibits insurance decisions based solely on a person's status as an elected official in Alaska.

  • AS 21.36

    Sec. 21.36.520. Decisions based on elected official status. (a) A person transacting insurance in this state may not, solely because of a person's status as an elected official, (1) refuse to issue or renew insurance coverage; (2) limit the scope of insurance coverage; (3) cancel an existing policy of insurance; (4) deny a covered claim; or (5) increase the premium, policy fees, or rates charged on an insurance policy. (b) The provisions of (a) of this section do not apply if the refusal, limitation, cancellation, denial, or increase is (1) based on sound underwriting or actuarial principles reasonably related to actual or anticipated loss experience; or (2) required or authorized by law or regulation. (c) In this section, 'elected official' means a member of the legislature, the governor, the lieutenant governor, a member of the state's congressional delegation, a constitutional convention delegate, a borough or city mayor, or a member of a borough or city assembly, council, or school board.

    This adds a new section that specifically prevents discrimination in insurance practices based on a person's elected official status.

  • APPLICABILITY. This Act applies to an insurance policy or contract issued, delivered, or renewed on or after the effective date of this Act.

    This establishes the applicability of the new law to insurance policies and contracts from the effective date onward.

Action History

  1. (H) VETOED BY GOVERNOR 7/30/24

  2. (H) MANIFEST ERROR(S)

  3. (H) 9:00 A.M. 7/16/24 Transmitted to Governor

  4. (H) CONCURRED AM OF (S) Y25 N15

  5. (H) CONCUR TAKEN UP

  6. (S) VERSION: SCS CSHB 29(L&C)

  7. (S) TRANSMITTED TO (H) AS AMENDED

  8. (S) PASSED Y20 N-

  9. (S) AUTOMATICALLY IN THIRD READING

  10. (S) AM NO 1 TABLED Y13 N7

  11. (S) L&C SCS ADOPTED UC

  12. (S) RETURN TO SECOND FOR AM UC

  13. (S) READ THE THIRD TIME CSHB 29(JUD) AM

  14. (S) MOVED TO BOTTOM OF CALENDAR

  15. (S) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 5/15 CAL

  16. (S) READ THE SECOND TIME

  17. (S) RULES TO FIRST SUP CALENDAR 5/14/2024

  18. (S) FN2: ZERO(CED)

  19. (S) NR: TOBIN, KAUFMAN

  20. (S) DP: CLAMAN

  21. (S) JUD RPT SCS(L&C) 1DP 2NR SAME TITLE

  22. (S) Moved SCS CSHB 29(L&C) Out of Committee

  23. (S) JUDICIARY at 01:30 PM BUTROVICH 205

  24. (S) Heard & Held

  25. (S) JUDICIARY at 01:30 PM BUTROVICH 205

  26. (S) FN2: ZERO(CED)

  27. (S) NR: MERRICK

  28. (S) DP: BJORKMAN, GRAY-JACKSON

  29. (S) L&C RPT SCS 2DP 1NR SAME TITLE

  30. (S) Minutes (SL&C)

  31. (S) Moved SCS CSHB 29(L&C) Out of Committee

  32. (S) LABOR & COMMERCE at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

  33. (S) Minutes (SL&C)

  34. (S) Heard & Held

  35. (S) LABOR & COMMERCE at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

  36. (S) L&C, JUD

  37. (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

  38. (H) VERSION: CSHB 29(JUD) AM

  39. (H) TRANSMITTED TO (S)

  40. (H) PASSED Y25 N15

  41. (H) RETURN TO SECOND FOR AM 3 FAILED Y16 N24

  42. (H) READ THE THIRD TIME CSHB 29(JUD) AM

  43. (H) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 5/13 CALENDAR

  44. (H) AM NO 2 FAILED Y8 N32

  45. (H) ...CHANGES TITLE OF LEGISLATION

  46. (H) AM NO 1 ADOPTED Y37 N3

  47. (H) JUD CS ADOPTED UC

  48. (H) READ THE SECOND TIME

  49. (H) RULES TO CALENDAR 5/12/2023

  50. (H) FN1: ZERO(CED)

  51. (H) AM: GRAY

  52. (H) NR: GROH, CARPENTER

  53. (H) DNP: EASTMAN

  54. (H) DP: C.JOHNSON, ALLARD, VANCE

  55. (H) JUD RPT CS(JUD) NEW TITLE 3DP 1DNP 2NR 1AM

  56. (H) Minutes (HJUD)

  57. (H) Moved CSHB 29(JUD) Out of Committee -- Delayed to 1:30 PM --

  58. (H) JUDICIARY at 01:00 PM GRUENBERG 120

  59. (H) Minutes (HJUD)

  60. (H) Heard & Held

  61. (H) JUDICIARY at 01:00 PM GRUENBERG 120

  62. (H) FN1: ZERO(CED)

  63. (H) NR: PRAX, WRIGHT, SADDLER, RUFFRIDGE, SUMNER

  64. (H) DNP: FIELDS

  65. (H) DP: CARRICK

  66. (H) L&C RPT CS(L&C) 1DP 1DNP 5NR

  67. (H) Minutes (HL&C)

  68. (H) Moved CSHB 29(L&C) Out of Committee

  69. (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124

  70. (H) Minutes (HL&C)

  71. (H) <Bill Hearing Canceled>

  72. (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124

  73. (H) Minutes (HL&C)

  74. (H) Heard & Held

  75. (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124

  76. (H) Minutes (HL&C)

  77. (H) Heard & Held

  78. (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124

  79. (H) L&C, JUD

  80. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

  81. (H) Prefile released 1/9/23

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 29?
HB 29 is sponsored by Kevin McCabe (R).
What is the current status of HB 29?
This bill died with 33rd Legislature (2023-2024). It reached “To Executive” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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