This bill introduces new regulations regarding fees for paper documents in the state of Alaska. It prohibits insurers and businesses from charging additional fees or imposing different rates for providing paper statements, invoices, notices, or other documents. However, both insurers and businesses are allowed to charge fees for duplicate copies of documents that have already been provided. The bill also grants the director the authority to adopt regulations to implement and enforce these provisions for insurers.

Additionally, the bill amends existing law to include violations of the new paper document fee regulations as unfair trade practices. Specifically, it adds a new paragraph to AS 45.50.471(b) that identifies violating the newly established section on paper document fees as a violation. This legislative change aims to protect consumers from unfair charges related to paper documentation while ensuring that businesses can still charge for duplicate copies.

Statutes affected:
HB0020A, AM HB 20, introduced 01/10/2025: 43.70.110, 45.50.471