Alaska 34th Alaska State Legislature Status: In Committee

HB 285 — An Act relating to the electronic health information exchange system; and providing for an effective date.

Last action — (H) REFERRED TO RULES

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

23 added · 34 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to Bill HB 285 made several key changes regarding how the state's electronic health information exchange system is defined and reported on. Notably, the definition of "system" was updated to clarify that it does not include the technical components owned by participants, which may help protect proprietary information. Additionally, a new definition for "designee" was added, establishing a clear understanding of which entities are involved in this system. These changes matter because they improve transparency and clarify roles within the health information exchange, which can lead to better engagement from participants and strengthen the healthcare system overall.

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34-LS1177\I CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
34-LS1177\N HOUSE BILL NO.
285(L&C) IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE Referred:
285 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY THE HOUSE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE Introduced:
Rules6 Sponsor(s):
1/28/26 Referred:
HOUSE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to the electronic health information exchange system;
Health and Social Services, Labor and Commerce A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to the electronic health information exchange system;
The designee shall HB0285b -1- CSHB 285(L&C) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1177\I (1) develop a statewide program to support the system connecting electronic health records to the health information exchange infrastructure, including (A) support for installation and training on the use of the system;
The designee shall HB0285a -1- HB 285 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1177\N (1) develop a statewide program to support the system connecting electronic health records to the health information exchange infrastructure, including (A) support for installation and training on the use of the system;
The department may enter into contracts [,] and adopt regulations necessary to carry out CSHB 285(L&C) -2- HB0285b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1177\I the purposes of this section.
The department may enter into contracts [,] and adopt regulations necessary to carry out HB 285 -2- HB0285a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1177\N the purposes of this section.
(2) [PROVIDE OVERSIGHT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE HB0285b -3- CSHB 285(L&C) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1177\I NEEDED FOR PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING THE SYSTEM;
(2) [PROVIDE OVERSIGHT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE HB0285a -3- HB 285 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1177\N NEEDED FOR PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING THE SYSTEM;
CSHB 285(L&C) -4- HB0285b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1177\I (3) limited health care operations of a participant;
HB 285 -4- HB0285a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1177\N (3) limited health care operations of a participant;
AS 18.23.315 is amended to read:
Sec.
18.23.315.
Health information exchange system report to the legislature.
The department shall provide to the legislature, on or before December 31 of each year, an annual report on the progress of the health information exchange system in the state, including rates of participation by providers in the system, the number of health records exchanged, identification of any gaps in, or obstacles to, provider participation, such as issues with connecting to the system, and a specific set of recommendations for long-term participation and financial support by the state.
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(3) "system" means the statewide electronic health information exchange system established under AS 18.23.300, but does not include technical infrastructure, software, or information that is owned or managed by HB0285b -5- CSHB 285(L&C) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1177\I participants in the system.
(3) "system" means the statewide electronic health information exchange system established under AS 18.23.300, but does not include technical infrastructure, software, or information that is owned or managed by participants in the system.
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CSHB 285(L&C) -6- HB0285b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
HB0285a -5- HB 285 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
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Action History

  1. (H) REFERRED TO RULES

  2. (H) FN1: ZERO(DOH)

  3. (H) NR: CARRICK, COULOMBE, SADDLER, D.NELSON, FIELDS

  4. (H) DP: FRIER, HALL

  5. (H) L&C RPT CS(L&C) 2DP 5NR

  6. (H) Moved CSHB 285(L&C) Out of Committee

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

  8. (H) <Bill Hearing Canceled>

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

  10. (H) -- MEETING CANCELED --

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

  12. (H) -- MEETING CANCELED --

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

  14. (H) Heard & Held

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

  16. (H) Heard & Held

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

  18. (H) FN1: ZERO(DOH)

  19. (H) AM: SCHWANKE, RUFFRIDGE

  20. (H) NR: PRAX, FIELDS

  21. (H) DP: GRAY, MEARS, MINA

  22. (H) HSS RPT 3DP 2NR 2AM

  23. (H) Moved HB 285 Out of Committee

  24. (H) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES at 03:15 PM DAVIS 106

  25. (H) Heard & Held

  26. (H) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES at 03:15 PM DAVIS 106

  27. (H) HSS, L&C

  28. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

Sponsors

  • House Health & Social Services · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 64 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • House Health & Social Services

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (64)

64 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Who sponsors HB 285?
HB 285 is sponsored by House Health & Social Services.
What is the current status of HB 285?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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