Sen. Kawasaki’s bill seeks to ban hidden 'junk fees' and require upfront pricing; enforcement details to be provided Senate Bill 241 would make it unlawful for businesses to advertise or display prices that omit mandatory fees (apart from taxes), with an effective date of July 1, 2026; the committee asked staff for clarification of penalties and how the bill treats disclosed surcharges such as credit-card fees.

Sen. Kawasaki's new bill aims to put an end to hidden "junk fees" in Alaska, advocating for transparent pricing that could save consumers thousands each year.

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Alaska lawmakers weigh stronger consumer protections for cryptocurrency kiosks after surge in fraud complaints AARP and victims urged the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee to pass SB 249, which would require kiosk operator registration, on-machine fraud warnings and fee transparency; industry witnesses supported many protections but warned a proposed 3% fee cap would be untenable.

Alaska's seniors are falling victim to a surge in cryptocurrency kiosk scams, leaving many grappling with heartbreaking losses—could new legislation be the key to protecting them?

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Committee adopts consumer-protection amendment and advances bill on prepaid legal plans The committee adopted Amendment 2 to HB 211, adding disclosure requirements and bringing prepaid legal-plan vendors under consumer-protection enforcement; the committee then reported HB 211 out of committee as amended with individual recommendations and an attached fiscal note.

Alaska's House Judiciary Committee just took a major step to enhance consumer protections for prepaid legal plans, making them more accessible while ensuring transparency for consumers!

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Alaska House Committee reviews HB 145 to legalize mobile sports wagering House Bill 145 aims to regulate mobile sports wagering and protect consumers in Alaska.

Alaska is on the brink of a major shift as lawmakers consider House Bill 145 to legalize mobile sports wagering, promising consumer protections and a boost to state revenue.

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Legislation mandates disclosure requirements for virtual currency transactions New regulations require licensees to inform customers of virtual currency transaction details.

Alaska is taking a bold step into the future of finance with Senate Bill 86, aiming to protect consumers in the booming world of virtual currencies while balancing innovation and regulation.

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Licensees required to disclose virtual currency fees and insurance under new legislation Licensees must clearly disclose fees, insurance, and transfer details for virtual currency activities.

Alaska is stepping up consumer protection in the virtual currency market with Senate Bill 86, demanding transparency from businesses like never before!

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Senate Bill 39 introduced to regulate payday loans with a 36% cap in Alaska Senator Dunbar presents SB 39 to impose 36% APR cap on payday loans in Alaska.

Alaska is taking a bold step to protect consumers by proposing a 36% cap on payday loan interest rates—could this reshape the lending landscape for residents?

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Alaska Senate reviews new regulations for health discount plans and elected officials' insurance coverage Senate Bill 132 addresses health discount plans and insurance policy protections for officials.

Alaska's Senate Bill 132 is set to transform the health discount plan landscape by mandating transparency and consumer rights, all while protecting elected officials from insurance discrimination.

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Legislature targets unfair insurance practices under SB0132B proposal New SB0132B legislation seeks to curb unfair insurance settlement practices.

Alaska's Senate Bill 132 is set to revolutionize consumer protections in the insurance industry by tackling unfair claims practices head-on.

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