The bill, approved by the Senate on Thursday, heads next to Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
The Alaska Legislature has adopted a bill that would legalize subscription-based health care in the state.
The proposal has long been supported by conservative groups, including the Alaska Policy Forum, that argue it could reduce the cost of health care in Alaska.
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