This bill amends existing laws regarding the surrender of infants in Alaska, specifically focusing on the civil history standards for individuals applying for licenses or certifications within the Department of Health and the Department of Family and Community Services. It introduces provisions that exempt individuals from being denied a license or certification if the only basis for a child-in-need-of-aid petition was that the child was surrendered in accordance with specified regulations. Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of individuals and authorized facilities receiving surrendered infants, including the requirement to notify the department and provide care for the infant.

The bill also establishes detailed requirements for infant safety devices, including their location, climate control, signage, and emergency response features. It mandates that these devices be inspected regularly and provides for training of emergency service providers on the surrender process. Furthermore, if an abandoned infant is identified as an Indian child, the department is required to contact the child's tribe. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
SB0009A, AM SB 9, introduced 01/10/2025: 47.10.013, 11.81.500, 25.20.030, 47.10.120, 47.32.900
SB0009B, AM CSSB 9(HSS), introduced 03/14/2025: 47.10.013, 11.81.500, 25.20.030, 47.10.120, 47.32.900, 47.07.900, 17.30.200
SB0009C, AM CSSB 9(JUD), introduced 05/13/2025: 47.10.013, 11.81.500, 25.20.030, 47.10.120, 47.32.900, 47.07.900, 17.30.200
SB0009D, AM HCS CSSB 9(JUD), introduced 04/27/2026: 47.05.325, 47.10.011, 47.10.013, 47.05.330, 11.81.500, 25.20.030, 47.10.120, 47.32.900, 47.07.900, 17.30.200