This bill aims to facilitate the issuance of certified copies of birth certificates and identification cards to unhoused young adults aged 18 to 25 in Alaska. It amends existing laws to allow the state registrar to waive fees for these individuals when they request a certified copy of their birth certificate, provided they can verify their unhoused status through a prescribed form. Additionally, the bill specifies acceptable forms of identification for these requests, including government-issued photo IDs and various official documents that confirm the individual's identity.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the regulations surrounding the issuance of identification cards, ensuring that unhoused individuals in the specified age range are not charged for obtaining a card that is not federally compliant. It allows for flexibility in displaying an address on the identification card, permitting the use of locations where the individual frequently resides or where they receive services from organizations that assist unhoused individuals. The bill also includes provisions for establishing unhoused status and outlines the necessary documentation to prove identity for both birth certificate and identification card requests.

Statutes affected:
SB0261A, AM SB 261, introduced 02/23/2026: 18.50.320, 18.50.310, 25.27.010, 18.50.330, 18.65.310