Montana SB388 would allow recording conversations with public officials or employees during official duties.

Montana SB388 revises the offense of violating privacy in communications by providing an exception for recording conversations with elected or appointed public officials or public employees performing their official duties. The bill specifies that this exception applies to law enforcement, criminal or news reporting, legal proceedings, medical treatment, and disclosures concerning historic, artistic, scientific, or educational materials. The bill also outlines penalties for violations of privacy in communications.

Montana SB388 would allow recording conversations with public officials or employees during official duties.

Montana SB388 revises the offense of violating privacy in communications by providing an exception for recording conversations with elected or appointed public officials or public employees performing their official duties. The bill specifies that this exception applies to law enforcement, criminal or news reporting, legal proceedings, medical treatment, and disclosures concerning historic, artistic, scientific, or educational materials. The bill also outlines penalties for violations of privacy in communications.