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 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 inserting new responsibilities related to the address confidentiality program. Specifically, it deletes previous provisions regarding the administration of retirement systems and adds the establishment and administration of the address confidentiality program as a new duty. The bill includes penalties for unauthorized disclosure of confidential information and allows for the adoption of necessary regulations to implement the program. The effective date for the program is set for January 1, 2026, with immediate provisions for regulation adoption.

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