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Washington requires all-party consent under RCW 9.73.030. Violations are a gross misdemeanor: up to 364 days jail and $5,000 fine. Civil remedy: $1,000 plus attorney fees.
California requires all-party consent to record private conversations under Penal Code § 632. Penalties reach $2,500 criminal fine and $5,000 civil damages per violation.
Massachusetts bans secret recording under ch. 272 Section 99. All parties must know recording is happening. Felony up to 5 years. Civil damages from $100/day.
Connecticut uses a hybrid framework: one-party consent for in-person recordings under § 53a-187; all-party consent required for phone calls under § 52-570d. Violations are a Class D felony.
Illinois requires all-party consent for private conversations under 720 ILCS 5/14-2. First-offense illegal recording is a Class 4 felony. Learn the rules, penalties, and exceptions.
Delaware has two conflicting recording laws: § 2402 allows one-party consent while § 1335 requires all-party consent. Learn the penalties, civil remedies, and safe-harbor rule.
Michigan's eavesdropping law (MCL 750.539c) is written as all-party consent, but courts recognize a participant exception since Sullivan v. Gray (1982). Learn the rules, penalties, and civil remedies.
Oklahoma is a one-party consent state under 13 O.S. section 176.4(5). Learn the consent rule, felony penalties, civil remedies, and your right to record police.
Utah's lemon law gives you 4 repair attempts or 30 business days out of service within 1 year. Learn who qualifies, how refunds are calculated, and how to file.
Florida requires all-party consent to record conversations under Fla. Stat. § 934.03. Violations are a third-degree felony. Learn the rules, penalties, and exceptions.
South Carolina lemon law covers new vehicles with 3 repair attempts or 30 days out of service in 12 months/12,000 miles. Learn remedies, the usage deduction formula, and how to file.
Colorado is a one-party consent state under C.R.S. 18-9-303 and 18-9-304. Learn the penalties, police-recording rights, and hidden-camera rules.