The bill amends Alaska's existing law by adding a new section, AS 18.95.050, which establishes a list of fundamental rights that cannot be denied to individuals based on various characteristics such as race, religion, age, and disability. These rights include access to public spaces, medical care, employment, voter documentation, safe living conditions, medical privacy, autonomy, family support, equal treatment, food access in public spaces, participation in religious communities, and the ability to occupy legally parked vehicles or watercraft. Additionally, it allows individuals to seek shelter in public spaces under certain conditions.

Furthermore, the bill provides for legal recourse in cases of violation of these rights, allowing courts to award injunctive and declaratory relief, actual damages, and attorney fees and costs to prevailing plaintiffs in civil actions. This legislative change aims to enhance protections for individuals against discrimination and ensure their fundamental rights are upheld in various aspects of public life.

Statutes affected:
SB0119A, AM SB 119, introduced 03/05/2025: