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Alaska: Bill Becomes Law Providing Record Sealing Relief for Those with Past Marijuana Convictions

Aug 28, 2026 | Pre-employment Drug Testing

Alaska has enacted a new law allowing people convicted of possessing less than one ounce of marijuana to request that their criminal records be sealed from public view. The measure, which became law without the governor’s signature, is not automatic and requires eligible individuals to apply through state agencies. Supporters say the change helps remove barriers for people whose conduct is now legal, reflecting broader nationwide efforts to provide marijuana-related record relief.

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