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

SB 248 — An Act relating to the practice of genetic counseling; relating to the licensure of genetic counselors; establishing the Genetic Counseling Advisory Council; relating to the duties of the State Medical Board; relating to telehealth by licensed genetic counselors; relating to medical malpractice liability of licensed genetic counselors; relating to immunity from civil liability for a licensed genetic counselor providing free health care services; and prohibiting unfair discrimination under group health insurance against genetic counselors.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • 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

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes a legal framework for the practice of genetic counseling in Alaska, including licensure requirements and the creation of an advisory council.

  • AS 08.02.110(a)

    a genetic counselor licensed under AS 08.53,

    Adds genetic counselors to the list of licensed health care professionals.

  • AS 08.02.130(j)(1)

    a genetic counselor licensed under AS 08.53;

    Includes genetic counselors in the definition of 'health care provider'.

  • AS 08.02.130(j)(4)

    genetic counselor,

    Adds genetic counselors to the definition of 'member of a multidisciplinary care team'.

  • AS 08

    Chapter 53. Genetic Counselors.

    Establishes a new chapter in the statutes specifically for genetic counseling.

  • AS 08.53.100

    a person may not practice, offer or attempt to practice, or advertise or announce as being prepared or qualified to practice as a genetic counselor without a license.

    Mandates licensing for individuals practicing genetic counseling.

  • AS 08.53.110

    The board shall issue a license to practice genetic counseling to an applicant who... (various qualifications listed).

    Sets specific qualifications and requirements for obtaining a genetic counseling license.

  • AS 08.53.120

    The board shall issue a temporary license to practice genetic counseling for up to one year to an applicant who meets the requirements...

    Allows the issuance of temporary licenses for genetic counselors.

  • AS 08.53.130

    The board may issue a license to practice genetic counseling to an applicant who pays the required fees and provides satisfactory evidence...

    Introduces licensure by credentials for genetic counseling.

  • AS 08.53.140

    The board shall renew the license of a licensee who applies for renewal... (continuing education requirements listed).

    Establishes renewal and continuing education requirements for licensed genetic counselors.

Action History

  1. (S) Heard & Held

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

  3. (S) REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE

  4. (S) L&C, HSS

  5. (S) 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 SB 248?
SB 248 is sponsored by Forrest Dunbar (D).
What is the current status of SB 248?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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