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. §§ 13.26.001 to .025; 13.26.090 to .155; 13.26.165 to .324; 13-26.332 to .410; 13.27.010 to .495
Supported Decision-Making
State Legislation
- Supported Decision-Making Statute:
- Alaska Stat. §§ 13.56.010 – .195 (2019)
- Link to Code: https://law.justia.com/codes/alaska/2019/title-13/chapter-56
- Link to Enacted Bill: www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/30?Root=HB%20336
- Alaska Stat. §§ 13.56.010 – .195 (2019)
- 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
- View Resource [www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/30?Root=HB%20336]
- Supported Decision-Making Statute:
None found.
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Case Law & Court Orders
None found
State Grant Programs
None awarded
Other Resources
- Hope Community Resources Link: www.hopealaska.org/services/supported-decision-making
- State SDMA Contact: Michael Stevenson, Business Services Project Manager I, Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education, michael.stevenson@alaska.gov, 907-310-1715
- PowerPoint: Anne L. Applegate, Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education, “Supported Decision Making: Rethinking Guardianship” (May 9, 2017) [health.alaska.gov/gcdse/Documents/calendar/201705/SupportedDecisionMaking.pdf]
- Website: Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education
Link: health.alaska.gov/gcdse/Pages/default.aspx
Efforts include supporting the Supported Decision-Making Act, developing tools and starting a pilot SDM project, planning an SDMA Summit for 11/15/18, and presenting at least 25 SDM trainings around the state. - Supported Decision-Making Agreement Overview Video
Source: Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education
Link: health.alaska.gov/gcdse/Pages/projects/SDMA/default.aspx - Alaska SDM Website
Link: health.alaska.gov/gcdse/Pages/projects/SDMA/default.aspx - Agency Guide Crafting Supported Decision-Making Agreements
Link: dhss.alaska.gov/gcdse/Documents/projects/SDMA/AgencyGuide.pdf] - Information on Supported Decision-Making Agreements – Disability Law Center of Alaska
- Alaska Presentation at NRC-SDM National Symposium (June 2019) [sdm-ak-ppt.pdf]
Information Last Updated: June 16, 2022