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This bill makes several changes to Alaska's laws related to domestic violence, sexual offenses, and consent. Key provisions include: - Requiring certain individuals seeking a name change, such as those committed to the custody of the Department of Corrections or required to register as sex offenders, to provide notice and receive court approval for the name change. - Expanding the definitions and penalties for sexual assault in the first, second, and third degrees. This includes new provisions around consent, such as stating that consent requires a freely given, reversible agreement, and that a previous relationship does not automatically constitute consent. - Amending the laws around failure to register as a sex offender or child kidnapper to include failing to report a change of name. - Modifying various sentencing provisions and fines related to sexual offenses. - Expanding the definition of "domestic violence" to include additional offenses. - Requiring more timely testing and notification to victims for sexual assault examination kits. The bill also includes several effective date provisions, some of which are contingent on a separate amendment to the court rules.

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