The bill proposes to rename the State Commission for Human Rights to the Alaska State Commission for Civil Rights, reflecting a shift in terminology. It includes provisions for the removal of commissioners, allowing the governor to remove a commissioner for cause, which encompasses incompetence, neglect of duty, and misconduct. The bill also mandates that the commission review civil rights issues annually and produce a report by November 15 each year, which will be made available to the public electronically and shared with the governor and legislature.

Additionally, the bill revises the definition of "employer" to include organizations that hire employees of a particular religion for religious activities, and it allows municipalities to establish local civil rights commissions. The language throughout the bill has been updated to reflect the new terminology, replacing "Human Rights" with "Civil Rights" in various sections, and clarifying the roles and responsibilities of the commission and its members.

Statutes affected:
SB0117A, AM SB 117, introduced 03/05/2025: 18.80.010, 18.80.020, 18.80.150, 18.80.220, 18.80.290, 18.80.300, 24.60.039, 24.60.170, 39.50.200, 44.62.330