HB81 restricts the release of criminal justice information for certain marijuana possession convictions in Alaska.

HB81 amends Alaska law to restrict the release of criminal justice information for convictions related to possession of less than one ounce of marijuana. Specifically, agencies cannot release such information if the defendant was 21 years of age or older at the time of the offense and requests that the records not be released. This change takes effect January 1, 2026, and will be repealed on January 1, 2028.

HB81 restricts the release of criminal justice information for certain marijuana possession convictions in Alaska.

HB81 amends Alaska law to restrict the release of criminal justice information for convictions related to possession of less than one ounce of marijuana. Specifically, agencies cannot release such information if the defendant was 21 years of age or older at the time of the offense and requests that the records not be released. This change takes effect January 1, 2026, and will be repealed on January 1, 2028.