AK SB184

Restricts agencies from releasing criminal records for defendants convicted solely of possessing less than one ounce of a schedule VIA controlled substance under AS 11.71.060 or equivalent municipal ordinances, if the defendant requests non-release.

Requires the Alaska Court System to make court records confidential and limit access for defendants convicted only of possessing less than one ounce of a schedule VIA controlled substance.

Establishes legislative intent to reduce employment barriers for individuals with low-level marijuana possession convictions that would be legal under current law.

Amends Rule 37.6 of the Alaska Rules of Administration to designate certain marijuana possession case records as confidential.

Takes effect 120 days after becoming law, with the court confidentiality provision contingent on receiving a two-thirds majority vote in both legislative houses.