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AK SB12
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes an address confidentiality program within the Department of Administration to protect the residential addresses of qualified individuals by providing a substitute post office box for mail forwarding.
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Allows enrollment for victims of domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault (with a court protective order or meeting department standards), guardians of minors with protective orders, peace officers, correctional officers, and their household members, with no registration fee required.
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Requires state and municipal agencies to accept the program's designated post office box as a mailing address for enrolled individuals and prohibits the department from collecting registration fees.
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Removes individuals from the program five years after a protective order expires (for crime victims and minors) or five years after employment ends (for officers), and immediately removes those convicted of sex offenses or child kidnapping requiring registration.
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Establishes criminal penalties of class B misdemeanor for unauthorized disclosure of enrolled individuals' addresses to protective order respondents, with penalties varying based on authorization status and intent level.
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Takes effect January 1, 2025, with the Department of Administration authorized to adopt implementing regulations immediately.
Legislative Description
Address Confidentiality Program
Minors
Last Action
REFERRED TO FINANCE
5/6/2024