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

HB 335 — An Act relating to veterinarians and veterinarian technicians; establishing a pet and service animal disaster emergency plan; relating to the Alaska State Emergency Response Commission; and relating to local emergency planning committees.

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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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.

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Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

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  • 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

107 added · 103 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to HB 335 changed the focus of the bill from a general "animal disaster emergency plan" to a more specific "pet and service animal disaster emergency plan." This distinction is important because it emphasizes the need for protections and resources specifically for pets and service animals during disasters. Additionally, the amended version includes provisions for temporary sheltering and an identification system to help reunite owners with their pets, ensuring better support for pet owners in emergencies.

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34-LS1531\N CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
34-LS1531\A HOUSE BILL NO.
335(L&C) IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY THE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE Referred:
335 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY REPRESENTATIVE EISCHEID Introduced:
Finance Sponsor(s):
2/23/26 Referred:
REPRESENTATIVE EISCHEID A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to veterinarians and veterinarian technicians;
Labor and Commerce, Finance A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to veterinarians and veterinarian technicians;
establishing an animal disaster emergency plan;
establishing a pet and service animal disaster emergency plan;
in this paragraph, "consultation" means advice or assistance provided in person, telephonically, electronically, or by any other method of communication from a HB0335b -1- CSHB 335(L&C) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1531\N veterinarian or other person whose expertise, in the opinion of the veterinarian, would benefit the animal;
in this paragraph, "consultation" means advice or assistance provided in person, telephonically, electronically, or by any other method of communication from a HB0335a -1- HB 335 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1531\A veterinarian or other person whose expertise, in the opinion of the veterinarian, would benefit the animal;
and (4) a veterinarian or veterinary technician licensed and residing in another state who provides assistance under the animal disaster emergency plan established under AS 26.23.040(h).
and (4) a veterinarian or veterinary technician licensed and residing in another state who provides assistance under the pet and service animal disaster emergency plan established under AS 26.23.040(h).
AS 26.23.040 is amended by adding new subsections to read:
AS 26.23.040 is amended by adding a new subsection to read:
(h) As part of the state emergency plan required under (a) of this section, the Alaska division of homeland security and emergency management shall prepare and maintain an animal disaster emergency plan.
(h) As part of the state emergency plan required under (a) of this section, the Alaska division of homeland security and emergency management shall prepare and maintain a pet and service animal disaster emergency plan.
The plan must (1) establish a process for the evacuation, transportation, and temporary sheltering of animals during a disaster emergency;
The plan must (1) establish a process for the evacuation, transportation, and temporary sheltering of pets and service animals during a disaster emergency;
(2) identify evacuation shelters designed to accept and temporarily house animals during a disaster emergency;
(2) identify evacuation shelters designed to accept and temporarily house pets and service animals during a disaster emergency;
(3) establish an identification system to ensure that an owner of an animal who is separated from the animal during an evacuation is provided with all information necessary to locate and reclaim the animal;
(3) establish an identification system to ensure that an owner of a pet or service animal who is separated from the pet or service animal during an evacuation is provided with all information necessary to locate and reclaim the pet or service animal;
(4) implement a public information program that informs owners of animals about disaster emergency resources relating to animals;
(4) implement a public information program that provides owners of pets and service animals with disaster emergency resources relating to pets and service animals;
(5) allow the transport of animals on public transportation during a disaster emergency if the animal is in a cage or carrier that safely and securely confines the animal;
the program must, at a minimum, (A) provide guidance to owners of pets and service animals to help owners create an evacuation plan for the pets and service animals;
if an animal is unable to be transported in accordance with this paragraph, the commission may arrange for transportation for the animal;
(B) create an emergency checklist for owners of pets and service animals;
and (6) establish procedures for a veterinarian or veterinary technician, including a veterinarian or veterinary technician licensed and residing in another state, CSHB 335(L&C) -2- HB0335b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1531\N to provide assistance with animals during a disaster emergency.
and HB 335 -2- HB0335a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1531\A (C) identify local organizations whom the owner of a pet or service animal may contact for further support in a disaster emergency, including for temporary housing and food assistance;
(i) In (h) of this section, (1) "animal" means a pet, service animal, or working animal;
(5) allow the transport of pets and service animals on public transportation during a disaster emergency if the pet or service animal is in a cage or carrier that safely and securely confines the pet or service animal;
(2) "working animal" means (A) a dog primarily owned for participation in a generally accepted mushing or pulling contest or practice;
if a pet or service animal is unable to be transported in accordance with this paragraph, the commission may arrange for transportation for the pet or service animal;
or (B) a horse primarily owned and used for business purposes.
and (6) establish procedures for a veterinarian or veterinary technician, including a veterinarian or veterinary technician licensed and residing in another state, to provide assistance with pets and service animals during a disaster emergency.
The United States Department of Defense - Alaska Command, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and the United States Coast Guard may each appoint a representative to serve on the commission in an ex-officio, nonvoting capacity.
The United States Department of Defense - Alaska Command, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and the United States Coast Guard may each HB0335a -3- HB 335 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1531\A appoint a representative to serve on the commission in an ex-officio, nonvoting capacity.
HB0335b -3- CSHB 335(L&C) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1531\N (d) The commission shall appoint the members of a local emergency planning committee for each emergency planning district established under (a) and (b) of this section.
(d) The commission shall appoint the members of a local emergency planning committee for each emergency planning district established under (a) and (b) of this section.
(6) representatives of a local or interjurisdictional disaster planning and service area if one has been established that includes part of the district;
HB 335 -4- HB0335a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1531\A (6) representatives of a local or interjurisdictional disaster planning and service area if one has been established that includes part of the district;
and (8) [(7)] members of the public that are not described in (1) - (7) [(1) - CSHB 335(L&C) -4- HB0335b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1531\N (6)] of this subsection.
and (8) [(7)] members of the public that are not described in (1) - (7) [(1) - (6)] of this subsection.
HB0335b -5- CSHB 335(L&C) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
HB0335a -5- HB 335 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing law to establish an animal disaster emergency plan and expands exemptions for veterinarians and veterinary technicians providing assistance during emergencies.

  • AS 08.98.125

    [AND]

    The conjunction 'AND' is removed from the list of exemptions, making it clearer that the listed exemptions are separate.

  • AS 08.98.125

    a veterinarian or veterinary technician licensed and residing in another state who provides assistance under the animal disaster emergency plan established under AS 26.23.040(h).

    Adds an exemption for veterinarians and veterinary technicians from other states assisting under the animal disaster emergency plan.

  • AS 26.23.040

    The Alaska division of homeland security and emergency management shall prepare and maintain an animal disaster emergency plan.

    Requires the state to create and maintain a plan for the evacuation and care of animals during disasters.

  • AS 26.23.040

    establish a process for the evacuation, transportation, and temporary sheltering of animals during a disaster emergency;

    Mandates a structured process for handling pets during emergencies.

  • AS 26.23.040

    identify evacuation shelters designed to accept and temporarily house animals during a disaster emergency;

    Requires the identification of facilities that can shelter animals during disasters.

  • AS 26.23.040

    implement a public information program that informs owners of animals about disaster emergency resources relating to animals;

    Establishes a program to inform pet owners about available resources during disasters.

  • AS 26.23.040

    allow the transport of animals on public transportation during a disaster emergency if the animal is in a cage or carrier that safely and securely confines the animal;

    Permits animals to be transported on public transit during emergencies under specific conditions.

  • AS 26.23.040

    establish procedures for a veterinarian or veterinary technician, including a veterinarian or veterinary technician licensed and residing in another state, to provide assistance with animals during a disaster emergency.

    Creates protocols for veterinarians from other states to assist during emergencies.

  • AS 26.23.071(b)

    eight [SEVEN] → eight

    Increases the number of public members on the commission from seven to eight.

  • AS 26.23.073(d)

    eight [SEVEN] → eight

    Updates the required categories of representation on local emergency planning committees to include eight categories instead of seven.

  • AS 26.23.073(e)

    (d)(1) - (7) → (d)(1) - (8)

    Expands the categories listed for committee representation from seven to eight.

Action History

  1. (H) REFERRED TO FINANCE

  2. (H) FN2: (MVA)

  3. (H) FN1: (DEC)

  4. (H) AM: D.NELSON

  5. (H) NR: HALL, FIELDS

  6. (H) DNP: SADDLER

  7. (H) DP: FRIER, CARRICK

  8. (H) L&C RPT CS(L&C) NEW TITLE 2DP 1DNP 2NR 1AM

  9. (H) Moved CSHB 335(L&C) Out of Committee

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

  11. (H) <Bill Hearing Canceled>

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

  13. (H) Heard & Held

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

  15. (H) -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- -- MEETING CANCELED --

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

  17. (H) L&C, FIN

  18. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

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Not signed on (64)

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Who sponsors HB 335?
HB 335 is sponsored by Ted Eischeid (D).
What is the current status of HB 335?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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