This bill establishes an address confidentiality program within the Department of Administration in Alaska, aimed at protecting the addresses of individuals enrolled in the program. The program will provide a substitute mailing address, maintain confidentiality, and allow for the forwarding of mail to the individual's actual address. Eligible participants include victims of domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault, guardians of minors under protective orders, peace officers, correctional officers, and household members of these individuals. The bill also outlines the enrollment process, which lasts for five years, and stipulates that no registration fee will be charged to participants.

Additionally, the bill amends existing law by removing certain duties from the Department of Administration and adding the responsibility to establish and administer the address confidentiality program. It includes provisions for the disclosure of an enrolled individual's address to peace officers under specific circumstances and establishes penalties for unauthorized disclosure of confidential information. The Department of Administration is authorized to adopt necessary regulations for the program's implementation, which will take effect on January 1, 2026, with certain provisions effective immediately.

Statutes affected:
SB0031A, AM SB 31, introduced 01/10/2025: 44.21.020, 44.21.305, 44.21.330, 44.21.022, 12.63.010, 18.65.130, 18.65.290, 18.65.285, 18.66.990, 01.10.060
SB0031B, AM CSSB 31(STA), introduced 02/19/2025: 44.21.020, 44.21.305, 44.21.330, 44.21.022, 12.63.010, 18.65.130, 18.65.290, 18.65.285, 18.66.990, 01.10.060