This bill introduces new provisions for workplace violence protective orders in Alaska, allowing employers to petition for protective orders against individuals who threaten or commit acts of violence in the workplace. The bill amends existing laws to include specific sections (AS 18.65.875 - 18.65.899) that outline the process for obtaining these protective orders, including the requirement for a court hearing and the potential for ex parte orders in urgent situations. It also specifies that attorney fees cannot be awarded against petitioners seeking these protective orders, ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent employers from seeking necessary legal protection.

Additionally, the bill updates definitions and expands the scope of protective orders to include workplace violence, while also amending the powers of district judges and magistrates to issue such orders. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining a central registry for protective orders and outlines the responsibilities of law enforcement in serving these orders. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance workplace safety by providing a clear legal framework for addressing violence and threats in the workplace.

Statutes affected:
SB0049A, AM SB 49, introduced 01/17/2025: 11.56.740, 18.66.100, 18.65.850, 18.65.855, 18.65.860, 18.65.867, 13.26.450, 13.26.460, 18.65.875, 18.65.899, 18.65.870, 18.66.180, 18.65.530, 11.41.100, 11.41.130, 12.30.016, 12.30.027, 18.65.540, 13.26.455, 18.65.877, 18.65.880, 18.66.120, 18.65.885, 18.65.890, 18.65.895, 29.71.800, 18.65.897, 11.41.270, 22.15.100, 09.55.020, 09.55.069, 18.15.375
SB0049B, AM CSSB 49(STA), introduced 04/14/2025: 11.56.740, 18.66.100, 18.65.850, 18.65.855, 18.65.860, 18.65.867, 13.26.450, 13.26.460, 18.65.875, 18.65.899, 18.65.870, 18.66.180, 13.26.455, 18.65.530, 11.41.100, 11.41.130, 12.30.016, 12.30.027, 18.65.540, 18.65.877, 18.65.880, 18.66.120, 18.65.865, 18.65.885, 18.65.890, 18.65.895, 29.71.800, 18.65.897, 11.41.270, 18.66.150, 22.15.100, 09.55.020, 09.55.069, 18.15.375