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Alaska Statutes § 11.61.123 Indecent Viewing and Production

Alaska Stat. § 11.61.123 makes it a crime to knowingly view, or to produce a picture of, the private exposure of another’s genitals, anus, or female breast, without proper consent or statutory authority. Each instance of viewing or each creation of an image is treated as a separate offense. The statute excludes conduct by law enforcement while acting under their authority for law enforcement purposes. It provides as an affirmative defense of lawful security surveillance with posted notice or photography undertaken solely for crime prevention or prosecution.

Alaska Statutes § 11.41.455 et seq. Sexual Exploitation of Minors

Alaska Stat. § 11.41.455 prohibits a person from knowingly inducing, employing, or recording a child under 18 in sexually explicit conduct including penetration, lewd touching, masturbation, bestiality, sexual masochism or sadism, or exhibition. It also holds a parent, guardian, or custodian criminally liable if they knowingly permit a child to engage in such conduct for purposes of recording or depiction. The offense is a class A felony, or an unclassified felony if the child is under 13 or the offender has prior convictions.

Alaska Statutes § 21.36.430 Insurance Protections for Survivors

Alaska Stat. § 21.36.430 protects individuals who have experienced domestic violence, as well as those who provide services to such individuals, from discriminatory treatment by insurers. Under this statute, an insurer may not deny, cancel, refuse to renew, limit coverage, deny a valid claim, or raise premiums solely on the basis of a person’s status as a domestic violence survivor or service provider.

Alaska Statutes § 18.80.220 Employment and Civil Rights

Alaska Stat. § 18.80.220 prohibits employment discrimination by private employers, labor organizations, and employment agencies on the basis of personal characteristics that are unrelated to job performance. Covered characteristics include race, religion, color, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sex, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, and parenthood.

Alaska Statutes § 14.30.356 Teen Dating Violence and Abuse Education

Under Alaska Stat. § 14.30.356 the state, in consultation with school districts, must develop and approve a program targeting teen dating violence and abuse awareness and prevention for grades 7 through 12. The program must include training for employees and students, notices to parents, and periodic review by a qualified individual or committee to ensure alignment with accepted standards.

Alaska Statutes §§ 13.52.050–.060 Health Care Decisions

Under Alaska Statutes §§ 13.52.050–.060, the state restricts certain health care decisions by agents or surrogates and imposes obligations on providers and institutions. Section 13.52.050 prohibits an agent or surrogate from consenting to procedures classified as exceptional, such as abortion, sterilization, or psychosurgery, except when the patient’s own express instruction permits.

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