Alaska 34th Alaska State Legislature Status: In Committee 5 R cosponsors

SB 207 — An Act relating to the removal of unlawful occupants from residential real property; relating to the crimes of trespass, forgery, and deceptive business practices; and amending Rules 82 and 85(a), Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure.

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This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

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    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The amended version of Senate Bill 207 includes a new condition that allows property owners to request the removal of an unauthorized occupant from their property, specifically stating that no litigation related to the property should be pending. This change is significant because it provides property owners with a clearer process for removing unauthorized occupants, ensuring that legal disputes do not complicate their rights to reclaim their property. Overall, this amendment aims to facilitate quicker resolutions for property owners facing unauthorized occupancy.

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34-LS1266\H CS FOR SENATE BILL NO.
34-LS1266\A SENATE BILL NO.
207(JUD) IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE Referred:
207 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY SENATORS BJORKMAN, Rauscher, Cronk, Myers, Yundt Introduced:
Labor & Commerce Sponsor(s):
1/21/26 Referred:
SENATORS BJORKMAN, Rauscher, Cronk, Myers, Yundt A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to the removal of unlawful occupants from residential real property;
Judiciary, Labor & Commerce A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to the removal of unlawful occupants from residential real property;
and relating to the crimes of forgery and deceptive business practices." BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
relating to the crimes of trespass, forgery, and deceptive business practices;
and amending Rules 82 and 85(a), Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure." BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
(3) the owner or an agent of the owner of the property has directed the occupant to leave the dwelling unit;
(3) the owner or an agent of the owner of the property has directed the SB0207A -1- SB 207 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1266\A occupant to leave the dwelling unit;
SB0207B -1- CSSB 207(JUD) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1266\H (4) the occupant does not have, and has not had, a rental agreement entitling the occupant to occupy a dwelling unit located on the property;
(4) the occupant does not have, and has not had, a rental agreement entitling the occupant to occupy a dwelling unit located on the property;
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[ ] I understand that an occupant removed from the property under AS 09.45.950 may file an action against me for any false statements made in this request or for wrongfully using this procedure and that I may be held liable for actual damages, penalties, costs, and attorney fees as allowed by law.
[ ] I understand that an occupant removed from the property under AS 09.45.950 may file an action against me for any false statements made in this request or for wrongfully using this procedure and that I may be held liable for actual damages, penalties, costs, and full reasonable attorney fees as a result.
[ ] I am requesting that a peace officer immediately remove the occupant from the property.
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The peace officer shall notify the requester of whether the request is verified.
If the request is verified, the peace officer shall timely serve the occupant with notice to immediately vacate and deliver possession of the dwelling unit to the owner.
(e) After a request has been verified under (d) of this section, the owner of the residential real property, an agent of the owner of the property, or, at the request of the owner or agent, a peace officer shall serve the occupant with notice to vacate and deliver possession of the dwelling unit to the owner within 48 hours.
Service may be SB0207A -3- SB 207 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1266\A accomplished by hand delivery of the notice to an occupant or by posting the notice on the front door or entrance of the dwelling unit.
Service may be accomplished by hand delivery of the notice to an occupant or by posting the notice on SB0207B -3- CSSB 207(JUD) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1266\H the front door or entrance of the dwelling unit.
The peace officer shall attempt to verify the identity of each occupant of the dwelling unit and note the identities of each occupant on the return of service.
The person serving the notice shall attempt to verify the identity of each occupant of the dwelling unit and note the identities of each occupant on the return of service.
A requester shall pay a fee for service of a notice under this subsection that is equivalent to the fee for service of process of a summons listed under Rule 11(a), Alaska Rules of Administration.
(f) Once the required 48-hour period has elapsed following service under (e) of this section, the owner or an agent of the owner of the property may request that the peace officer go to the property to keep the peace while the owner or agent changes the locks and removes the personal property of the occupant from the dwelling unit to or near the property line.
(e) After notice is served under (d) of this section, the owner or an agent of the owner of the property may request that the peace officer remain on the property to keep the peace while the owner or agent changes the locks and removes the personal property of the occupant from the dwelling unit to or near the property line.
(g) Except when an occupant is removed from the property wrongfully under this section, the owner or an agent of the owner of the property is not liable to an occupant or another person for the loss, destruction, or damage of personal property resulting from the removal of the occupant and the occupant's property from a dwelling unit under this section.
The peace officer may require the requester to pay a reasonable hourly rate to the government agency employing the peace officer.
(h) Notwithstanding AS 34.03.210, an occupant who has been wrongfully removed from a dwelling unit under this section may bring an action against the person who requested the removal of the occupant to restore possession of the property under AS 09.45.060 - 09.45.160 and may recover (1) actual damages;
(f) Except when an occupant is removed from the property wrongfully under this section, the owner or an agent of the owner of the property is not liable to an occupant or another person for the loss, destruction, or damage of personal property resulting from the removal of the occupant and the occupant's property from a dwelling unit under this section.
and (2) an amount not to exceed three times the value of one month of fair market rent for the dwelling unit.
(g) Notwithstanding AS 34.03.210, an occupant who has been wrongfully removed from a dwelling unit under this section may bring an action to restore possession of the property under AS 09.45.060 - 09.45.160 and may recover (1) actual damages;
(i) This section does not limit the rights of property owners or prohibit a peace officer from arresting an occupant for criminal trespass or another legal cause.
(2) three times the value of one month of fair market rent for the dwelling unit;
(j) In this section, (1) "dwelling unit" has the meaning given in AS 34.03.360;
and (3) full reasonable attorney fees.
(2) "immediate family member" means a spouse, domestic partner, child, sibling, parent, grandparent, grandchild, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, stepparent, stepchild, or stepsibling;
(h) This section does not limit the rights of property owners or prohibit a peace officer from arresting an occupant for criminal trespass or another legal cause.
(i) In this section, (1) "dwelling unit" has the meaning given in AS 34.03.360;
(2) "immediate family member" means a spouse, child, sibling, parent, grandparent, grandchild, stepparent, stepchild, or stepsibling;
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AS 11.46.320(b) is amended to read:
(b) Criminal trespass in the first degree is a (1) class A misdemeanor;
or (2) class B felony if the person violates (a)(2) of this section and causes $1,000 or more in damages.
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(a) A person commits the crime of forgery in the second degree if the person violates AS 11.46.510 and the instrument is or purports to be CSSB 207(JUD) -4- SB0207B New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1266\H (1) a deed, will, codicil, contract, assignment, negotiable or other commercial instrument, rental agreement, or other document which does or may evidence, create, transfer, alter, terminate, or otherwise affect a legal right, interest, obligation, or status;
(a) A person commits the crime of forgery in the second degree if the person violates AS 11.46.510 and the instrument is or purports to be (1) a deed, will, codicil, contract, assignment, negotiable or other commercial instrument, rental agreement, or other document which does or may evidence, create, transfer, alter, terminate, or otherwise affect a legal right, interest, obligation, or status;
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(c) Except as provided in (d) and (e) of this section, deceptive business practices is a class A misdemeanor.
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In this subsection, "Internet" means the combination of computer systems or networks that make up the international network for interactive communications services, including remote logins, file transfer, electronic mail, and SB0207B -5- CSSB 207(JUD) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1266\H newsgroups.
In this subsection, "Internet" means the combination of computer systems or networks that make up the international network for interactive communications services, including remote logins, file transfer, electronic mail, and newsgroups.
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The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read:
DIRECT COURT RULE AMENDMENT.
Rule 85(a), Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, is amended to read:
(a) Practice and Procedure.
In an action for the possession of any land, tenement or other real property brought under the forcible entry and detainer provisions of law, the practice and procedure shall be as in other civil actions, subject to the following:
(1) Complaint.
The premises claimed shall be described in the complaint with such certainty that the defendant will be distinctly advised of their location so that possession thereof may be delivered according to that description.
The complaint must contain a notice describing the circumstances under which the clerk may dismiss the case under subsection (a)(6) of this rule.
This notice will be printed in the forcible entry and detainer complaint forms approved by the administrative director.
If the plaintiff files an action without using the court form, the complaint must nonetheless contain a notice that is identical to that which appears in the court form.
The notice shall serve as the actual notice to all parties that is required by paragraph (a)(6) of this rule.
(2) Summons.
Summons shall be served not less than two days before SB 207 -6- SB0207A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1266\A the day of the eviction hearing.
The date set for the eviction hearing shall be not more than 7 [15] days from the date of filing of the complaint unless otherwise ordered by the court.
(3) Continuances.
No continuance shall be granted for a longer period than 2 days, unless the defendant applying therefor shall give an undertaking to the adverse party, with sureties approved by the court, conditioned to the payment of the rent that may accrue if judgment is rendered against defendant.
(4) Appearance by Defendant.
An appearance by a defendant at the eviction hearing is an appearance in the entire matter for purposes of Civil Rule 55(a).
(5) Service - How Made.
A defendant cannot be served under Civil Rule 5 by mailing a copy of the document to the address from which the defendant was evicted unless the defendants current mailing address and whereabouts are not readily ascertainable.
(6) Dismissal of Action for Want of Prosecution.
(A) By Clerk - Additional Notice to Parties Not Required.
A forcible entry and detainer case may be dismissed by the clerk for want of prosecution without further notice to the parties and without further order if (i) the case has been pending for more than 180 days from the date the complaint was filed;
(ii) no trial or hearing is scheduled;
(iii) no application for default judgment has been filed;
and (iv) the parties had actual notice that the case could be dismissed under this paragraph;
actual notice of the procedure for dismissal of a forcible entry and detainer case shall be provided in all forcible entry and detainer complaints as provided in subsection (a)(1) of this rule.
(B) By Order of Court.
The court on its own motion or on motion of a party to the action may enter a judgment of dismissal if the plaintiff fails to appear for a scheduled trial or hearing.
(C) Dismissal Without Prejudice.
A case dismissed for want of SB0207A -7- SB 207 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1266\A prosecution under this rule is dismissed without prejudice unless otherwise ordered by the court.
Any party may, as a matter of right, reopen a case that was dismissed for want of prosecution without refiling the action by making a request in writing to the clerk of court no later than one year after dismissal.
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The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read:
INDIRECT COURT RULE AMENDMENT.
AS 09.45.950(g)(3), enacted by sec.
1 of this Act, has the effect of changing Rule 82, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, by allowing the recovery of full reasonable attorney fees to an occupant who has been wrongfully removed from a dwelling unit under AS 09.45.950, enacted by sec.
1 of this Act.
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The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read:
CONDITIONAL EFFECT.
AS 09.45.950(g)(3), enacted by sec.
1 of this Act, takes effect only if sec.
9 of this Act receives the two-thirds majority vote of each house required by art.
IV, sec.
15, Constitution of the State of Alaska.
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  1. (S) REFERRED TO FINANCE

  2. (S) FIN REFERRAL ADDED AFTER L&C

  3. (S) FN7: (DPS)

  4. (S) FN6: ZERO(ADM)

  5. (S) FN5: ZERO(ADM)

  6. (S) FN3: ZERO(LAW)

  7. (S) NR: GRAY-JACKSON

  8. (S) DP: BJORKMAN, YUNDT

  9. (S) L&C RPT CS 2DP 1NR NEW TITLE

  10. (S) Moved CSSB 207(L&C) Out of Committee

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

  12. (S) COSPONSOR(S): YUNDT

  13. (S) Heard & Held

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

  15. (S) Heard & Held

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

  17. (S) Heard & Held

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

  19. (S) FN4: (ADM)

  20. (S) FN3: ZERO(LAW)

  21. (S) FN2: ZERO(DPS)

  22. (S) FN1: (ADM)

  23. (S) AM: TILTON

  24. (S) NR: CLAMAN, KIEHL, TOBIN, STEVENS

  25. (S) JUD RPT CS 4NR 1AM NEW TITLE

  26. (S) Moved CSSB 207(JUD) Out of Committee

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

  28. (S) COSPONSOR(S): MYERS

  29. (S) Heard & Held

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

  31. (S) COSPONSOR(S): CRONK

  32. (S) JUD, L&C

  33. (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

  34. (S) Prefile released 1/9/26

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Who sponsors SB 207?
SB 207 is sponsored by Robert Yundt (R), Robert Myers (R), Mike Cronk (R), Jesse Bjorkman (R), and George Rauscher (R).
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