Alaska 34th Alaska State Legislature Status: In Committee

HB 376 — An Act relating to early intervention services for certain children; relating to optional services under the medical assistance program; and providing for an effective date.

Last action — (H) REFERRED TO FINANCE

  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 March 09, 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

20 added · 22 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 376 has made a significant change regarding its effective date. Previously, the bill required approval from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services before it could take effect, which was set for July 1, 2028. Now, it has been amended to take effect on July 1, 2026, provided that the necessary conditions are met. This change is important because it allows for the implementation of the bill sooner, potentially improving access to health services more quickly for those who will benefit from these updates.

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34-LS1545\N CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
34-LS1545\A HOUSE BILL NO.
376(EDC) IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY THE HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE Referred:
376 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY THE HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE Introduced:
Health and Social Services, Finance Sponsor(s):
3/9/26 Referred:
HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to early intervention services for certain children;
Education, Health and Social Services, Finance A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to early intervention services for certain children;
inpatient psychiatric facility services for individuals 65 years of age or older and individuals HB376b -1- CSHB 376(EDC) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1545\N under 21 years of age;
inpatient psychiatric facility services for individuals 65 years of age or older and individuals HB0376a -1- HB 376 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1545\A under 21 years of age;
(2) develop and implement an educational program concerning the CSHB 376(EDC) -2- HB376b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1545\N nature and effects of developmental delays and disabilities;
(2) develop and implement an educational program concerning the HB 376 -2- HB0376a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1545\A nature and effects of developmental delays and disabilities;
OR (2) AT RISK OF EXPERIENCING DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY OR DISABILITY IF EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES ARE NOT HB376b -3- CSHB 376(EDC) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1545\N PROVIDED].
OR (2) AT RISK OF EXPERIENCING DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY OR DISABILITY IF EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES ARE NOT HB0376a -3- HB 376 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1545\A PROVIDED].
1431 - 1445 CSHB 376(EDC) -4- HB376b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1545\N (Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act), as amended, functioning at least 15 percent below a chronological or corrected age or the equivalent [1.5] standard deviation [DEVIATIONS] below age appropriate norms in one or more of the following areas:
1431 - 1445 HB 376 -4- HB0376a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1545\A (Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act), as amended, functioning at least 15 percent below a chronological or corrected age or the equivalent [1.5] standard deviation [DEVIATIONS] below age appropriate norms in one or more of the following areas:
HB376b -5- CSHB 376(EDC) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1545\N (J) sign language and cued language services;
HB0376a -5- HB 376 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1545\A (J) sign language and cued language services;
(a) Section 1 of this Act takes effect only if, on or before July 1, 2028, the United States Department of Health and Human Services CSHB 376(EDC) -6- HB376b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1545\N (1) approves the amendments to the state plan for medical assistance coverage under AS 47.07.030;
(a) Section 1 of this Act takes effect only if, on or before July 1, 2026, the United States Department of Health and Human Services HB 376 -6- HB0376a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1545\A (1) approves the amendments to the state plan for medical assistance coverage under AS 47.07.030;
1 of this Act takes effect, it takes effect on the day after the date on which the United States Department of Health and Human Services approves the amendments to the state plan or determines that approval is not necessary.
1 of this Act takes effect, it takes effect July 1, 2026.
HB376b -7- CSHB 376(EDC) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
HB0376a -7- HB 376 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
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Action History

  1. (H) REFERRED TO FINANCE

  2. (H) FN2: (DOH)

  3. (H) FN1: (DOH)

  4. (H) AM: SCHWANKE

  5. (H) NR: PRAX, RUFFRIDGE

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

  7. (H) HSS RPT CS(EDC) 3DP 2NR 1AM

  8. (H) Moved CSHB 376(EDC) Out of Committee

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

  10. (H) Heard & Held -- Delayed to 3:40 PM --

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

  12. (H) Heard & Held

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

  14. (H) FN2: (DOH)

  15. (H) FN1: (DOH)

  16. (H) NR: ELAM, SCHWANKE, UNDERWOOD

  17. (H) DP: EISCHEID, DIBERT, HIMSCHOOT, STORY

  18. (H) EDC RPT CS(EDC) 4DP 3NR

  19. (H) Moved CSHB 376(EDC) Out of Committee

  20. (H) EDUCATION at 08:00 AM DAVIS 106

  21. (H) Heard & Held

  22. (H) EDUCATION at 08:00 AM DAVIS 106

  23. (H) EDC, HSS, FIN

  24. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

Sponsors

  • House Education · Primary

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

Sponsors (1)

  • House Education

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (64)

64 members have not signed on to this bill.

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HB 376 is sponsored by House Education.
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