Anchorage lawmaker pushes legislation to protect sibling ties for Alaska foster youth

By: Corinne Smith

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: February 26, 2026

Words: 751

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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Alaska foster youth could see their ties to siblings legally protected through the adoption process, under legislation proposed last year in the Alaska House of Representatives.

House Bill 157 would maintain the legal relationship between siblings through the process of adoption, and also encourage adoptive families to support sibling relationships. It is sponsored by Rep. Andrew Gray, an Anchorage Democrat, who is a foster parent himself.

“Sibling relationships are among the most powerful and …

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