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AK HB28

AK HB28
Access To Marijuana Conviction Records


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Introduced
01/19/2023
In Committee
05/11/2024
Crossed Over
05/12/2023
Passed
Dead
05/16/2024

Introduced Session

33rd Legislature

Bill Summary

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

AI Summary

This bill aims to reduce barriers to employment for people who have been convicted of low-level marijuana possession crimes that would be legal on January 1, 2025. The key provisions are: (1) an agency may not release criminal justice information of a criminal case where the defendant was convicted of possessing less than one ounce of a Schedule VIA controlled substance, was 21 or older at the time, was not convicted of any other charges in that case, and requests the agency not release the records; and (2) this restriction on releasing records expires on January 1, 2028. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2025.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (21)

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES (on 05/11/2024)

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