On January 9, 2026, State Representative Alyse Galvin pre-filed Alaska House Bill 326 ("HB 326") targeting dietary supplements and over-the-counter products marketed for the purpose of weight loss or muscle building. The bill was formally introduced on January 20, 2026, when the Alaska State Legislature convened.
HB 326 aims to prohibit the sale of weight-loss drugs and muscle-building supplements to individuals under the age of 18 by regulating how retailers sell these products. The proposed legislation requires age verification with government-issued identification prior to the sale of relevant products, both in-person or through shipment, but allows for in-person sales where the seller would reasonably presume from a person's outward appearance that they are 25 or older. Additionally, the bill permits the sale of weight loss drugs or dietary supplements to minors when there is a prescription from a licensed practitioner.
A seller or an employee of a seller who knowingly or intentionally violates the requirements of HB 326 would face a fine of $250 for the first violation and $350 for each subsequent violation.
Venable's FDA and legislative teams are closely monitoring this bill and will report any critical developments. In the interim, if you have any questions regarding how this bill may affect the sale of your products, please contact the authors of this article.