SB 283 — An Act relating to staffing standards for registered nurses; and providing for an effective date.
Last action — (S) Heard & Held
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
Odds of enactment
LowHow often bills like it became law.
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In Committee
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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In plain language
The bill establishes minimum staffing standards for registered nurses in hospitals.
This bill sets minimum staffing requirements for registered nurses in various hospital units, detailing maximum patient assignments. Hospitals must develop staffing plans and provide transparency about their nursing staff levels.
What this means for you
- Workers: This means registered nurses will have specific limits on patient assignments to support their workload.
Bill Text
- SB 283 View text Current pdf
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The bill establishes minimum staffing standards for registered nurses in hospitals in Alaska, implementing specific patient-to-nurse ratios in various units.
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AS 18.20.265
Registered nurse minimum staffing standards for hospitals.
This section introduces minimum staffing standards for registered nurses in hospitals.
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AS 18.20.265(b)
(b) The maximum number of patients each registered nurse may be assigned during a shift is as follows:...
This establishes specific patient-to-nurse ratios for various hospital units.
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AS 18.20.270
Registered nurse staffing plans for hospitals.
This section requires hospitals to create and maintain a registered nurse staffing plan.
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AS 18.20.275
Variances.
This allows hospitals to deviate from staffing standards under certain emergency situations.
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AS 18.20.280
Staffing committees for hospitals.
This mandates the formation of staffing committees to develop nurse staffing plans.
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AS 18.20.285
Tracking, reporting, and penalties related to staffing standards.
This introduces requirements for tracking compliance with staffing standards and outlines potential penalties.
Action History
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(S) Heard & Held
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(S) LABOR & COMMERCE at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
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(S) REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE
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(S) L&C, HSS
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(S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
Sponsors
- Senate Labor & Commerce · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 64 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Senate Labor & Commerce
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 283?
- SB 283 is sponsored by Senate Labor & Commerce.
- What is the current status of SB 283?
- This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track SB 283?
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