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HB86

Alaska Bill HB86: Rules on Recording and Sharing Private Conversations

Last scannedSep 14, 2026, 12:32 AM

In one sentence

This bill changes Alaska law to require all people in a private conversation to agree before it can be recorded or shared, while keeping specific exceptions for police work, emergency services, and parents monitoring their children.

Removes the rule that allowed one person in a call to share what was said without telling others.
Requires consent from every single party involved before anyone records or shares a private conversation.
Makes it illegal to use information gained from secret recording for personal gain or to publish those details.
Keeps exceptions that allow police officers and emergency services to record communications during investigations, arrests, safety checks, or emergencies involving barricaded suspects or hostages.
Allows parents to listen to their minor children's calls but blocks them from listening if the child is talking to a lawyer.

Any person who records, listens to, or shares private oral communications in Alaska.
Peace officers and law enforcement agencies conducting investigations or emergency responses.
Parents of minor children regarding their ability to monitor phone calls.
Employees of common carriers like telephone companies who maintain equipment.

The bill does not say when it will officially become effective because that date is listed as blank in the source.
The text lists specific situations where recording is allowed, but it does not explain how courts decide if a situation fits those rules.

Plain language

Private communication: A conversation where the people speaking expect no one else is listening or recording them.
Eavesdropping device: Any electronic, mechanical, or other tool used to secretly hear or record a conversation without permission.
Peace officer: A police officer or law enforcement agent authorized by the state to enforce laws and investigate crimes.

Official record

Validated

PUBLICATION & USE OF COMMUNICATIONS An Act relating to unauthorized publication and use of communications; and relating to eavesdropping.

Official activity