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Alaska's new digital right-to-repair bill aims to empower consumers and cut e-waste, but it’s sparking debate on safety and industry impacts.

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Committee adopts substitute for digital right-to-repair bill after hours of testimony
The House Labor and Commerce Committee adopted a committee substitute for HB 162 that narrows the bill to retail consumer digital products (household use) and restores parts-pairing language; members heard hours of public testimony from repair businesses, environmental advocates, and industry groups urging safety exemptions and technical changes.
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May 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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A new bill in Alaska could reshape prepaid legal plans by removing insurance regulations while enhancing consumer protections—could this be a game changer for affordable legal access?

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Committee hears bill to reclassify prepaid legal plans, adds consumer protections
HB 211 would exempt prepaid legal plans from insurance regulation while requiring specified consumer protections; LegalShield and industry witnesses supported the change, the Division of Insurance explained regulatory and complaint‑handling implications, and the committee held the bill for a future hearing.
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March 31, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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Alaska's Senate Bill 132 aims to revolutionize insurance regulations, enhancing consumer protections and transparency while addressing critical health coverage needs.

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Alaska legislature amends insurance regulations to enhance consumer protections
Legislature updates insurance laws to improve underwriting principles and consumer rights.
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April 8, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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Alaska's Senate Bill 111 could revolutionize consumer rights by demanding manufacturers provide essential repair tools and documentation for digital devices.

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Legislators mandate access to digital product repair tools and documentation
New law requires manufacturers to provide repair documentation and tools to service providers.
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February 27, 2025 at 10:43 AM