This bill amends existing laws regarding criminally negligent homicide in Alaska, specifically addressing the penalties associated with such offenses. It establishes that criminally negligent homicide can be classified as a class B felony or escalated to a class A felony if the individual caused the death of another while operating a motor vehicle and knowingly failed to stop and provide reasonable assistance as required by law. Similar provisions are made for the criminally negligent homicide of an unborn child. The bill also modifies sentencing guidelines, indicating that a defendant convicted of a class A felony related to these offenses may face a definite term of imprisonment ranging from four to seven years, depending on the circumstances of the crime.

Additionally, the bill introduces consecutive sentencing for individuals convicted of multiple counts of criminally negligent homicide, ensuring that each offense is treated with appropriate severity. The new legal language specifies that a consecutive term of imprisonment will be imposed for each additional crime under the relevant statutes. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
HB0239A, AM HB 239, introduced 01/09/2026: 11.41.130, 28.35.050, 28.35.060, 11.41.170, 12.55.125, 12.55.155, 12.55.175, 11.71.021, 11.71.140, 11.71.150, 12.55.127, 11.41.410, 11.41.434, 11.41.200, 11.41.250, 11.41.420, 11.41.432, 11.41.436, 11.41.458, 11.41.500, 11.41.520, 11.56.757
HB0239B, AM CSHB 239(JUD), introduced 03/05/2026: 11.41.130, 28.35.050, 28.35.060, 11.41.170, 12.55.125, 12.55.155, 12.55.175, 11.71.021, 11.71.140, 11.71.150, 12.55.127, 11.41.410, 11.41.434, 11.41.200, 11.41.250, 11.41.420, 11.41.432, 11.41.436, 11.41.458, 11.41.500, 11.41.520, 11.56.757