Alaska Bill Would Require Injury Coverage for Uber, Lyft and Delivery Drivers. It Stalled in the House.

What the bill would do. As amended, SB 35 would require rideshare and delivery companies to provide group occupational accident insurance with a combined limit of at least $1 million per accident. That would include medical coverage, disability pay and death benefits. It would also bring delivery apps such as DoorDash and Instacart under rules similar to those for Uber and Lyft. DoorDash and Instacart sent letters supporting an earlier version, and Uber and Lyft weighed in on later versions.

Where it stands. The Alaska Senate passed SB 35 on a 17–3 vote on April 13, 2026. The House Labor and Commerce Committee worked on it through mid-May. On May 16, 2026, it was referred to the House Rules Committee. The legislative record shows no House floor vote and no signature by the governor. It isn’t law.

What it means for injured drivers now. Until Alaska passes something like SB 35, an Alaska driver hurt on a trip relies on the at-fault driver’s insurance, Uber’s opt-in Optional Injury Protection if they bought it, and their own coverage. See Hurt While Driving for Uber or Lyft? Who Pays Your Medical Bills.

This bill is a companion to an earlier Alaska effort on passenger coverage: read our brief.

Sources: Alaska Legislature — SB 35 bill history · Senate Journal, Apr. 13, 2026 (PDF) · CSSB 35 bill text