AK SB8

Prohibits 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-disclosure.

Requires the Alaska Court System to make court records confidential and restrict access for defendants convicted only of low-level marijuana possession charges.

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

Requires a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of the legislature for the court record confidentiality provision to take effect.

Takes effect 120 days after becoming law.