The bill establishes an address confidentiality program within the Department of Administration in Alaska, aimed at protecting the addresses of individuals who are at risk, such as victims of domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault. The program will provide a substitute mailing address through a designated post office box, ensuring that the individual's actual address remains confidential. The Department is tasked with administering the program, maintaining confidentiality, and adopting regulations for enrollment and withdrawal. Eligible individuals include victims with protective orders, guardians of minors under similar circumstances, peace officers, correctional officers, and their household members. However, individuals required to register under certain laws are excluded from participation.

In addition to creating the address confidentiality program, the bill amends existing duties of the Department of Administration by removing certain repealed provisions and inserting new responsibilities, including the establishment and administration of the address confidentiality program. The bill also outlines penalties for unauthorized disclosure of confidential information related to the program, classifying such actions as a class B misdemeanor. The effective date for the program is set for January 1, 2026, with immediate provisions for the Department to adopt necessary regulations prior to this date.

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