This bill amends Alaska's criminal justice information laws to restrict the release of certain records of convictions, specifically targeting cases involving the possession of less than one ounce of a schedule VIA controlled substance. The new provisions state that criminal justice information cannot be released if the defendant was 21 years or older at the time of the offense, was not convicted of any other charges in that case, and has requested that the agency not release the records. Additionally, the bill clarifies that nonconviction information, correctional treatment information, or criminal justice information as described in the new subsection (f) cannot be released.

The bill also includes a provision that repeals the requirement for the defendant's request for non-release after January 1, 2028, indicating a potential future change in how these records may be handled. The effective date for the new restrictions is set for January 1, 2026. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance privacy protections for individuals with specific minor drug convictions while still allowing for necessary disclosures under certain circumstances.

Statutes affected:
HB0081A, AM HB 81, introduced 02/03/2025: 12.62.160