Alaska SB85 modifies laws on unauthorized publication and use of communications, exempting certain activities from eavesdropping statutes.

Alaska SB85 amends state laws to exempt specific activities from eavesdropping statutes. These include listening to publicly made radio or wireless communications, incidental hearing of conversations by employees of a common carrier, and certain interceptions by peace officers during investigations or arrests. The bill also updates provisions on the unauthorized use and publication of communications obtained through eavesdropping devices, clarifying exceptions and conditions under which such communications may be legally used or published.

Alaska SB85 modifies laws on unauthorized publication and use of communications, exempting certain activities from eavesdropping statutes.

Alaska SB85 amends state laws to exempt specific activities from eavesdropping statutes. These include listening to publicly made radio or wireless communications, incidental hearing of conversations by employees of a common carrier, and certain interceptions by peace officers during investigations or arrests. The bill also updates provisions on the unauthorized use and publication of communications obtained through eavesdropping devices, clarifying exceptions and conditions under which such communications may be legally used or published.