Alaska 34th Alaska State Legislature Status: In Committee

SB 276 — An Act relating to insurance coverage for contraceptives and related services; relating to medical assistance coverage for contraceptives and related services; and providing for an effective date.

Last action — (S) REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

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

18 added · 18 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill SB 276 changed the deadline for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to meet certain criteria from January 1, 2028, to January 1, 2027. This earlier deadline may help ensure that necessary health services are implemented more quickly. The change emphasizes a more proactive approach to addressing health care needs. Ultimately, it could lead to faster improvements in healthcare access for the public.

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34-LS1566\N CS FOR SENATE BILL NO.
34-LS1566\A SENATE BILL NO.
276(HSS) IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY THE SENATE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE Referred:
276 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY THE SENATE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE Introduced:
Labor and Commerce Sponsor(s):
3/9/26 Referred:
SENATE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to insurance coverage for contraceptives and related services;
Health & Social Services, Labor & Commerce A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to insurance coverage for contraceptives and related services;
SB0276B -1- CSSB 276(HSS) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1566\N (2) reimburse a health care provider or dispensing entity for dispensing prescription contraceptives intended to last for a 12-month period for subsequent dispensings of the same prescription contraceptive to the insured regardless of whether the insured was enrolled in the health care insurance plan at the time of the first dispensing.
SB0276A -1- SB 276 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1566\A (2) reimburse a health care provider or dispensing entity for dispensing prescription contraceptives intended to last for a 12-month period for subsequent dispensings of the same prescription contraceptive to the insured regardless of whether the insured was enrolled in the health care insurance plan at the time of the first dispensing.
(g) A health care insurer shall provide coverage and reimbursement under (a) CSSB 276(HSS) -2- SB0276B New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1566\N of this section to all insureds enrolled in a health care insurance plan, including enrolled spouses and dependents.
(g) A health care insurer shall provide coverage and reimbursement under (a) SB 276 -2- SB0276A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1566\A of this section to all insureds enrolled in a health care insurance plan, including enrolled spouses and dependents.
(a) The Department of Administration may obtain a policy or policies of group insurance covering state employees, persons entitled to coverage under AS 14.25.168, SB0276B -3- CSSB 276(HSS) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1566\N 14.25.480, AS 22.25.090, AS 39.35.535, 39.35.880, or former AS 39.37.145, employees of other participating governmental units, or persons entitled to coverage under AS 23.15.136, subject to the following conditions:
(a) The Department of Administration may obtain a policy or policies of group insurance covering state employees, persons entitled to coverage under AS 14.25.168, SB0276A -3- SB 276 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1566\A 14.25.480, AS 22.25.090, AS 39.35.535, 39.35.880, or former AS 39.37.145, employees of other participating governmental units, or persons entitled to coverage under AS 23.15.136, subject to the following conditions:
(5) the Department of Administration shall make available bid specifications for desired insurance benefits or for administration of benefit claims and CSSB 276(HSS) -4- SB0276B New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1566\N payments to (A) all insurance carriers authorized to transact business in this state under AS 21.09 and all hospital or medical service corporations authorized to transact business under AS 21.87 who are qualified to provide the desired benefits;
(5) the Department of Administration shall make available bid specifications for desired insurance benefits or for administration of benefit claims and SB 276 -4- SB0276A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1566\A payments to (A) all insurance carriers authorized to transact business in this state under AS 21.09 and all hospital or medical service corporations authorized to transact business under AS 21.87 who are qualified to provide the desired benefits;
the level of coverage for persons over 65 shall be the same as that available before reaching age 65 except that the benefits payable shall be supplemental to any benefits provided under the federal old age, SB0276B -5- CSSB 276(HSS) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1566\N survivors, and disability insurance program;
the level of coverage for persons over 65 shall be the same as that available before reaching age 65 except that the benefits payable shall be supplemental to any benefits provided under the federal old age, SB0276A -5- SB 276 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1566\A survivors, and disability insurance program;
and (2) consultations, examinations, procedures, and medical services that are necessary to CSSB 276(HSS) -6- SB0276B New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1566\N (A) prescribe, dispense, insert, distribute, or administer prescription contraceptives;
and (2) consultations, examinations, procedures, and medical services that are necessary to SB 276 -6- SB0276A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1566\A (A) prescribe, dispense, insert, distribute, or administer prescription contraceptives;
(a) Section 6 of this Act takes effect only if, on or before January 1, 2028, the United States Department of Health and Human Services (1) approves the amendments to the state plan for medical assistance coverage under AS 47.07.065(c) - (e), enacted by sec.
(a) Section 6 of this Act takes effect only if, on or before January 1, 2027, the United States Department of Health and Human Services (1) approves the amendments to the state plan for medical assistance coverage under AS 47.07.065(c) - (e), enacted by sec.
SB0276B -7- CSSB 276(HSS) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
SB0276A -7- SB 276 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
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Action History

  1. (S) REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE

  2. (S) FN2: ZERO(DOH)

  3. (S) FN1: ZERO(CED)

  4. (S) NR: MYERS

  5. (S) DP: DUNBAR, TOBIN, GIESSEL

  6. (S) HSS RPT CS 3DP 1NR SAME TITLE

  7. (S) Moved CSSB 276(HSS) Out of Committee

  8. (S) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES at 03:30 PM BUTROVICH 205

  9. (S) Heard & Held

  10. (S) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES at 03:30 PM BUTROVICH 205

  11. (S) HSS, L&C

  12. (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

Sponsors

  • Senate Health & Social Services · Primary

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Senate Health & Social Services

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (64)

64 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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SB 276 is sponsored by Senate Health & Social Services.
What is the current status of SB 276?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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