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South Carolina is a one-party consent state under § 17-30-30(C). Illegal recording is a felony; civil victims can sue for at least $25,000. Updated 2026.
Maine is a one-party consent state under 15 M.R.S. § 710, with an all-party rule for private places under § 511. Learn the penalties, police-recording rights, and 2025 AI updates.
Idaho is a one-party consent state under Idaho Code 18-6702(2)(d). Learn the consent rule, criminal penalties, civil damages, and hidden-camera laws.
Kansas is a one-party consent state under K.S.A. 21-6101. Learn the consent rule, criminal penalties, civil remedies, hidden-camera laws, and SB 186 AI-deepfake update.
Minnesota is a one-party consent state under Minn. Stat. § 626A.02. Learn the consent rule, felony penalties, civil damages, and hidden-camera law.
Missouri is a one-party consent state under Mo. Rev. Stat. 542.402. Illegal recording is a Class E felony with a $10,000 civil minimum. Learn the rules for phone calls, in-person recording, and police.
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.
Oregon uses a hybrid rule: phone calls are one-party consent under ORS 165.540(1)(a); in-person conversations require all-party notice under ORS 165.540(1)(c). Violations are a Class A misdemeanor.
Nevada is a hybrid consent state: one-party for in-person conversations (NRS 200.650), all-party for phone calls (NRS 200.620 per Lane v. Allstate). Violations are a Category D felony.
New York is a one-party consent state under Penal Law section 250.05. Learn the consent rule, criminal penalties, hidden-camera law, and the Right to Record Act.
Ohio is a one-party consent state under ORC 2933.52(B)(4). Recording without consent is a fourth-degree felony. Learn the penalties, civil remedies, and hidden-camera rules.
Tennessee is a one-party consent state under Tenn. Code Ann. section 39-13-601. Learn penalties, civil damages, ELVIS Act, and hidden-camera rules.