SB 243·AK·senate
An Act removing devices designed, made, or adapted to muffle the report of a firearm from the definition of 'prohibited weapon.'
In CommitteeFiled Feb 13, 2026
Sponsor: Kawasaki (D)
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(S) Scheduled but Not Heard -- Please Note Time Change --
May 2, 2026
Summary
SB 243 removes a subsection of Alaska law that labels devices that muffle a gun’s report as prohibited weapons. By deleting that language, the bill stops silencers and similar devices from being automatically illegal, impacting owners, manufacturers, and sellers of such equipment.
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