Alaska House votes to immediately eliminate sick leave for many workers in the state

By: James Brooks

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: May 18, 2026

Words: 817

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Less than two years after Alaskans approved a ballot measure creating a mandatory sick leave law, the Alaska House of Representatives has voted to partially repeal it.

By a 22-18 vote on Saturday, the House approved an amendment that would cancel the law’s application for seasonal workers and for workers employed by a business with nine or fewer employees. The cancellation would take effect immediately, if the bill is signed into law.

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