AK HB60

Law enforcement agencies investigating sexual offenses (AS 11.41.410 - 11.41.470) may not disclose investigation information to a victim's employer unless the victim expressly permits it or disclosure is necessary to investigate or prevent a crime.

Employers are prohibited from penalizing or threatening to penalize victims for being subpoenaed to testify, reporting offenses to law enforcement, or participating in investigations; "penalize" includes demotion, dismissal, or loss of pay/benefits (except for absences directly attributable to court proceedings, reporting, or investigation participation).

Sexual offenses involving Alaska National Guard members are not purely military matters and must be tried in civil courts with full application of state victim rights protections under AS 12.61, AS 18.66, and AS 24.65.

The Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault must establish an online procedure allowing Alaska National Guard members who are sexual offense victims to anonymously report offenses committed by other guard members.

Alaska National Guard members who are sexual offense victims may voluntarily report to civil authorities (state, local, or federal law enforcement; the council; or the State Commission for Human Rights), and the Guard cannot compel reporting or compel victims to testify in military proceedings.