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HB81

Restricting Access to Certain Marijuana Conviction Records

Last scannedSep 10, 2026, 12:32 AM

In one sentence

This law stops agencies from sharing criminal records for people convicted of possessing less than one ounce of marijuana if the person asks for privacy and meets specific age and charge requirements.

Adds a rule that limits when agencies can release certain criminal justice information.
Stops agencies from releasing records for convictions under AS 11.71.060 or similar local laws regarding possession of less than one ounce of marijuana.
Applies only if the person was at least 21 years old when they committed the offense.
Applies only if the person was not convicted of any other criminal charges in that same case.
Allows agencies to keep these records private only if the person requests them not be released.

People who were at least 21 years old when they committed a marijuana possession offense involving less than one ounce and had no other charges in that case.
Criminal justice agencies in Alaska that hold or share conviction records.

The rule requiring a person to be at least 21 years old will end on January 1, 2028.
This law does not apply if the person was convicted of other crimes in addition to marijuana possession.

Plain language

AS 12.62.160: The Alaska state law section that controls who can see criminal justice information.
Schedule VIA controlled substance: A legal category for marijuana under the laws mentioned in this bill.

Official record

Validated

ACCESS TO MARIJUANA CONVICTION RECORDS An Act restricting the release of certain records of convictions; and providing for an effective date.

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