The bill amends AS 04.21.020(a) to clarify the civil liability of individuals providing alcoholic beverages. It stipulates that a person who provides alcohol cannot be held liable for injuries resulting from another person's intoxication unless they are a licensed provider or an employee of a licensee. The bill introduces specific conditions under which liability may apply, particularly focusing on the provision of alcohol to individuals under 21 years of age and to intoxicated individuals.

Key insertions in the bill include the requirement for "clear and convincing evidence" to establish liability when alcohol is knowingly sold or provided to a drunken person, as well as the prohibition of serving alcohol after the lawful hours of operation of an establishment. The bill also specifies that liability can arise if alcoholic beverages are provided in violation of certain statutes related to underage drinking and service to intoxicated individuals. These changes aim to enhance accountability among providers of alcoholic beverages while also protecting them from undue liability under specific circumstances.

Statutes affected:
HB0306A, AM HB 306, introduced 02/13/2026: 04.21.020