Bill waiving ID and birth‑certificate fees for unhoused young adults gets first hearing Rep. Genevieve Mina introduced HB 334 to waive fees and allow alternative proof of identity for unhoused transition‑age youth (18–25) to obtain state IDs and certified birth certificates; Covenant House and the Alaska Coalition on Housing testified that documentation barriers lock youth out of jobs, housing and services.

A new bill aims to break down barriers for unhoused young adults in Alaska, allowing them to access essential IDs and birth certificates that can change their lives.

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