Alaska 34th Alaska State Legislature Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 334 — An Act relating to the issuance of certified copies of birth certificates to unhoused young adults; and relating to the issuance of identification cards to unhoused young adults.

Last action — (H) REFERRED TO FINANCE

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    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 February 23, 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 16% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

130 added · 129 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 334 has changed the wording from "issuance of identification cards to unhoused persons" to "issuance of identification cards to unhoused young adults." This adjustment specifies that the bill focuses on young adults, which highlights the particular needs of this age group within the unhoused population. By targeting young adults, the bill aims to create more tailored support for this vulnerable demographic, helping them access critical services and opportunities.

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34-LS1351\N CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
34-LS1351\A HOUSE BILL NO.
334(CRA) IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY THE HOUSE COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Referred:
334 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY REPRESENTATIVE MINA Introduced:
Finance Sponsor(s):
2/23/26 Referred:
REPRESENTATIVE MINA A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to the issuance of certified copies of birth certificates to unhoused persons;
Community and Regional Affairs, Finance A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to the issuance of certified copies of birth certificates to unhoused young adults;
and relating to the issuance of identification cards to unhoused persons." BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
and relating to the issuance of identification cards to unhoused young adults." BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
(2) a certified copy of a certificate or a part of it issued in accordance with (1) of this subsection [SECTION] is considered the original for all purposes and is prima facie evidence of the facts stated;
(2) a certified copy of a certificate or a part of it issued in accordance with (1) of this subsection [SECTION] is considered the original for all purposes and HB0334a -1- HB 334 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1351\A is prima facie evidence of the facts stated;
however, the evidentiary value of a HB0334b -1- CSHB 334(CRA) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1351\N certificate or record filed more than one year after the event, or a record that has been amended, or a presumptive death certificate, shall be determined by the judicial or administrative body or official before whom the certificate is offered as evidence;
however, the evidentiary value of a certificate or record filed more than one year after the event, or a record that has been amended, or a presumptive death certificate, shall be determined by the judicial or administrative body or official before whom the certificate is offered as evidence;
or (iii) a person who needs a certified copy of the veteran's death certificate for the purpose of satisfying an eligibility requirement CSHB 334(CRA) -2- HB0334b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1351\N for a benefit related to the death of the veteran;
or (iii) a person who needs a certified copy of the veteran's HB 334 -2- HB0334a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1351\A death certificate for the purpose of satisfying an eligibility requirement for a benefit related to the death of the veteran;
(c) The state registrar may not charge a fee to a person who is unhoused and at least 16 years of age for the issuance of a certified copy of the person's birth certificate.
(c) The state registrar may not charge a fee to a person who is unhoused and at least 18 years of age but not yet 26 years of age for the issuance of a certified copy of the person's birth certificate.
A person may establish that the person is unhoused under this subsection by providing the state registrar with written verification on a form prescribed by the department.
A person may establish that the person is unhoused under this subsection by providing the state registrar with written verification on a form HB0334a -3- HB 334 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1351\A prescribed by the department.
HB0334b -3- CSHB 334(CRA) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1351\N * Sec.
* Sec.
or (2) unhoused and at least 16 years of age.
or (2) unhoused and at least 18 years of age but not yet 26 years of age.
(i) an official secondary or postsecondary school record that contains the name, the date of birth, and a description of the CSHB 334(CRA) -4- HB0334b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1351\N person;
(i) an official secondary or postsecondary school record HB 334 -4- HB0334a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1351\A that contains the name, the date of birth, and a description of the person;
HB0334b -5- CSHB 334(CRA) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
HB0334a -5- HB 334 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
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Action History

  1. (H) REFERRED TO FINANCE

  2. (H) FN2: (ADM)

  3. (H) FN1: ZERO(DOH)

  4. (H) AM: G.NELSON, ST. CLAIR

  5. (H) DP: HOLLAND, PRAX, HALL, HIMSCHOOT, MEARS

  6. (H) CRA RPT CS(CRA) NEW TITLE 5DP 2AM

  7. (H) Moved CSHB 334(CRA) Out of Committee

  8. (H) COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS at 08:00 AM BARNES 124

  9. (H) Heard & Held

  10. (H) COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS at 08:00 AM BARNES 124

  11. (H) Heard & Held

  12. (H) COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS at 08:00 AM BARNES 124

  13. (H) CRA, FIN

  14. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (64)

64 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 334?
HB 334 is sponsored by Genevieve Mina (D).
What is the current status of HB 334?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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