Alaska Statutes
Alaska Stat. § 18.80.255 (2026)
Unlawful practices by the state or its political subdivisions
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Sec. 18.80.255. Unlawful practices by the state or its political subdivisions.
It is unlawful for the state or any of its political subdivisions
(1) to refuse, withhold from, or deny to a person any local, state, or federal funds, services, goods, facilities, advantages, or privileges because of race, religion, sex, color, or national origin;
(2) to publish, circulate, issue, display, post, or mail a written or printed communication, notice, or advertisement that states or implies that any local, state, or federal funds, services, goods, facilities, advantages, or privileges of the office or agency will be refused, withheld from, or denied to a physically or mentally disabled person or a person of a certain race, religion, sex, color, or national origin or that the patronage of a physically or mentally disabled person or a person belonging to a particular race, creed, sex, color, or national origin is unwelcome, not desired, or solicited; it is not unlawful to post notice that facilities to accommodate the physically or mentally disabled are not available;
(3) to refuse or deny to a person any local, state, or federal funds, services, goods, facilities, advantages, or privileges because of physical or mental disability.
It is unlawful for the state or any of its political subdivisions
(1) to refuse, withhold from, or deny to a person any local, state, or federal funds, services, goods, facilities, advantages, or privileges because of race, religion, sex, color, or national origin;
(2) to publish, circulate, issue, display, post, or mail a written or printed communication, notice, or advertisement that states or implies that any local, state, or federal funds, services, goods, facilities, advantages, or privileges of the office or agency will be refused, withheld from, or denied to a physically or mentally disabled person or a person of a certain race, religion, sex, color, or national origin or that the patronage of a physically or mentally disabled person or a person belonging to a particular race, creed, sex, color, or national origin is unwelcome, not desired, or solicited; it is not unlawful to post notice that facilities to accommodate the physically or mentally disabled are not available;
(3) to refuse or deny to a person any local, state, or federal funds, services, goods, facilities, advantages, or privileges because of physical or mental disability.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 8
cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1978–2022 · leading case: Johnson v. Alaska State Dep't of Fish & Game, 836 P.2d 896 (Alaska 1991).
Johnson v. Alaska State Dep't of Fish & Game, 836 P.2d 896 (Alaska 1991). “Meanwhile, on March 13, 1981, the surf fishermen had filed a complaint in the superior court seeking “an injunction, damages, and other appropriate relief,” pursuant to AS 18.80.255, 42 U.S.C. § 1983 , and the fourteenth amendment to the federal constitution.”
State, Dep't of Revenue v. Andrade, 23 P.3d 58 (Alaska 2001). “Because the court found that the statute does not discriminate against a category protected in AS 18.80.255, the court concluded that the plaintiffs are not entitled to either damages or back dividends.”
Malabed v. North Slope Borough, 70 P.3d 416 (Alaska 2003). “79, § 1, SLA 1966 (enacting AS 18.80.255). AS 18.80.255 provides in relevant part: "It is unlawful for the state or any of its political subdivisions .”
Jones v. State, Dep't of Corr., 125 P.3d 343 (Alaska 2005). “Jones's own racial and cultural identity through demeaning characterization.... The reference to driving a "1975 AMC Pacer" is a suggestion that Mr.”
Brown v. Wood, 575 P.2d 760 (Alaska 1978). “Finally, we note that were we to look to other statutes for guidance as to legislative intent, we could as easily look to AS 14.”
Hardy v. City of Nome (D. Alaska 2020). “In Count I, plaintiff asserts a § 1983 equal protection claim. In Count II, plaintiff asserts a state law equal protection claim.”
State of Alaska, Off. of the Lieutenant Governor, Div. of Elections v. Robert Corbisier, Exec. Dir. of Alaska State Comm'n for Human Rights, ex rel. B.L., 522 P.3d 174 (Alaska 2022). “” AS 18.80.255(3). -5- 7636 Disabilities Act,6 the Rehabilitation Act,7 and the Help America Vote Act.”
Hardy v. City of Nome (D. Alaska 2020). “In Count III, plaintiff asserts a state law discrimination claim pursuant to AS 18.80.255. In Count IV, plaintiff asserts a state law hostile work environment claim and a state law constructive discharge claim.”
— Alaska Stat. § 18.80.255(1) — 4 cases
Johnson v. Alaska State Dep't of Fish & Game, 836 P.2d 896 (Alaska 1991). “Meanwhile, on March 13, 1981, the surf fishermen had filed a complaint in the superior court seeking “an injunction, damages, and other appropriate relief,” pursuant to AS 18.80.255, 42 U.S.C. § 1983 , and the fourteenth amendment to the federal constitution.”
Brown v. Wood, 575 P.2d 760 (Alaska 1978). “Finally, we note that were we to look to other statutes for guidance as to legislative intent, we could as easily look to AS 14.”
Jones v. State, Dep't of Corr., 125 P.3d 343 (Alaska 2005). “Jones's own racial and cultural identity through demeaning characterization.... The reference to driving a "1975 AMC Pacer" is a suggestion that Mr.”
Hardy v. City of Nome (D. Alaska 2020). “In Count I, plaintiff asserts a § 1983 equal protection claim. In Count II, plaintiff asserts a state law equal protection claim.”
— Alaska Stat. § 18.80.255(3) — 1 case
State of Alaska, Off. of the Lieutenant Governor, Div. of Elections v. Robert Corbisier, Exec. Dir. of Alaska State Comm'n for Human Rights, ex rel. B.L., 522 P.3d 174 (Alaska 2022). “” AS 18.80.255(3). -5- 7636 Disabilities Act,6 the Rehabilitation Act,7 and the Help America Vote Act.”
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