Alaska
Overview
Alaska enacted decision-making legislation in 2019. There are no new supported decision-making bills pending. We have not located any case law specifically recognizing supported decision-making but it may still be required as a less restrictive alternative to guardianship.
Guardianship Laws
Adult Guardianship Statute: Alaska Stat. §§ 13.26; 13.26.090 to .155; 13.26.165 to .324; 13-26.332 to .410;
Supported Decision-Making
State Legislation
- Supported Decision-Making Statute:
- H.B. 336, 30th Leg., 2nd Reg. Sess. (Alaska 2018)
- Description: Codifies SDM Agreements for adults and creates a statutory SDM Agreement form
- Frequently asked questions and additional information about the statute available here.
- Status: Effective December 26, 2018
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Case Law & Court Orders
Matter of G.J.F, Supreme Ct. of Alaska (Feb. 14 2025): Supported decision making was rejected as a suitable alternative to guardianship for a specific client of Volunteers of America Alaska due to IDD and psychiatric disabilities and appointed a public guardian to the case.
State Grant Programs
State Grantee: Aging and Disability Resource Center
Summary: The Aging and Disability Resource Center receives grant funding to long term services to seniors including providing expertise around available support options and specifically supported decision-making. This was continued into FY24 as an extension of programs implemented during Covid19 Pandemic, with the total award amount being 939,931.00 granted to organizations around the state.
Other Resources
- Hope Community Resources
- Website: Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education
- Supported Decision-Making Agreement Overview Video
- Alaska SDM Website
- Agency Guide Crafting Supported Decision-Making Agreements
- Information on Supported Decision-Making Agreements – Disability Law Center of Alaska
- Alaska Presentation at NRC-SDM National Symposium (June 2019)
Information Last Updated: January 17, 2024