This bill amends existing laws in Alaska to establish new insurance requirements and protections for drivers of transportation network companies and couriers of delivery network companies. It introduces provisions for group or blanket occupational accident insurance, mandating a minimum coverage of $1,000,000 for each accident, which includes medical expenses and disability payments for up to 104 weeks following an injury. The bill clarifies that personal automobile insurance policies may exclude coverage for incidents occurring while drivers or couriers are logged onto their respective digital networks or providing services. Additionally, it modifies existing insurance requirements, requiring drivers and couriers to carry proof of insurance and specifying minimum liability coverage amounts during different phases of service.

Moreover, the bill establishes requirements for accidental death insurance, ensuring dependents receive compensation equal to 66% of the driver's or courier's average weekly earnings, along with coverage for reasonable burial expenses. It also outlines minimum compensation standards, requiring payment of at least 120% of the state minimum wage plus a per-mile rate for services rendered, while clarifying that gratuities cannot be counted towards this compensation. The bill repeals a previous provision related to transportation network companies, thereby expanding regulations to include delivery network companies and ensuring both types of companies adhere to similar standards regarding driver and courier compensation and insurance coverage.

Statutes affected:
SB0035A, AM SB 35, introduced 01/10/2025: 23.30.230, 16.05.940, 23.10.055, 47.27.035, 23.30.095, 21.12.050, 08.88.161, 28.23.080, 23.10.699, 23.20.520, 23.30.395, 28.23.180
SB0035B, AM CSSB 35(L&C), introduced 03/23/2026: 28.23.065, 21.12.050, 21.96.018, 28.23.180, 23.30.230, 16.05.940, 23.10.055, 47.27.035, 23.30.095, 08.88.161, 28.23.080, 28.23.050, 21.96.020, 28.20.440, 28.22.019, 28.23.060, 21.96.017, 23.30.175, 28.20.445, 28.23.070, 23.10.699, 23.20.520, 23.30.395
SB0035C, AM CSSB 35(L&C) am, introduced 04/13/2026, passed Senate 04/13/2026: 28.23.065, 21.12.050, 21.96.018, 28.23.180, 23.30.230, 16.05.940, 23.10.055, 47.27.035, 23.30.095, 08.88.161, 28.23.080, 28.23.050, 21.96.020, 28.20.440, 28.22.019, 28.23.060, 21.96.017, 23.30.175, 28.20.445, 28.23.070, 23.10.699, 23.20.520, 23.30.395
SB0035D, AM HCS CSSB 35(L&C), introduced 05/16/2026: 28.23.065, 21.12.050, 21.96.018, 28.23.180, 23.30.230, 16.05.940, 23.10.055, 47.27.035, 23.30.095, 08.88.161, 28.23.080, 28.20.440, 21.96.020, 28.23.050, 28.22.019, 28.23.060, 21.96.017, 23.30.175, 28.20.445, 28.23.070, 23.10.699, 23.20.520, 23.30.395, 23.10.065