An Act restricting the release of certain records of convictions; and providing for an effective date.

This Alaska bill restricts the release of criminal records for individuals convicted of possessing less than one ounce of marijuana, provided they were 21 or older at the time of the offense and have no other charges in that case. Under the new rules, agencies must honor a request from the convicted person to keep these specific records confidential, effectively shielding them from public access. The legislation aims to reduce employment barriers for people facing low-level marijuana possession charges that will become legal by January 1, 2025.