Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateAlaskaIntroduced
SB 252: An Act relating to the Uniform Commercial Code; relating to secured transactions; relating to controllable accounts, controllable electronic records, and controllable payment intangibles; relating to sales; relating to negotiable instruments; relating to letters of credit; relating to warehouse receipts, bills of lading, and other documents of title; relating to investment securities; relating to leases of goods; and relating to fund transfers.
Matt Claman
SB 252 status: Introduced — (S) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 9/30/26 (updated Jul 16, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
An Act relating to the Uniform Commercial Code; relating to secured transactions; relating to controllable accounts, controllable electronic records, and controllable payment intangibles; relating to sales; relating to negotiable instruments; relating to letters of credit; relating to warehouse receipts, bills of lading, and other documents of title; relating to investment securities; relating to leases of goods; and relating to fund transfers.. Currently in Senate.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Provides updated legal framework for modern financial transactions
- Harmonizes Alaska law with national Uniform Commercial Code standards
- Increases certainty for secured transactions involving electronic assets
Risks
- Initial compliance and administrative transition costs for businesses
- Potential for litigation during judicial interpretation of new UCC sections
- Increased training requirements for legal and financial professionals
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Establishes legal recognition for controllable electronic records
- Facilitates the legal integration of digital assets into commercial systems
- Provides specific legal definitions for modern digital financial instruments
Risks
- Requires system-wide updates to support new electronic documentation standards
- Risk of technical disputes in identifying 'control' of electronic records
- Regulatory friction if state rules diverge from federal guidelines
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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