
US Lemon Laws (2026): How to Qualify & Get a Refund
All 50 states have lemon laws. Learn what qualifies a car as a lemon, the repair attempt thresholds, refund vs. replacement remedies, and federal Magnuson-Moss protections.
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All 50 states have lemon laws. Learn what qualifies a car as a lemon, the repair attempt thresholds, refund vs. replacement remedies, and federal Magnuson-Moss protections.

Illinois lemon law (815 ILCS 380) gives you a refund or replacement after 4 failed repairs or 30 days out of service within 12 months/12,000 miles.

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.

New Hampshire is an all-party consent state. Under RSA 570-A:2, every participant must consent before recording. Violations are a Class B felony or misdemeanor.

Texas is a one-party consent state under Tex. Penal Code § 16.02. Recording without consent is a second-degree felony. Civil damages start at $10,000 per occurrence.

Georgia is one-party consent for audio (O.C.G.A. § 16-11-66(a)) but all-party for video in private places (§ 16-11-62(2)). Violations are a felony: 1-5 years, up to $10,000.

Alabama is a one-party consent state under Ala. Code 13A-11-31. Learn the penalties, civil remedies, hidden-camera rules, and how to record police legally.

Wyoming lemon law covers new vehicles under 10,000 lbs. Presumption after 3+ repairs or 30 business days out of service within 1 year. Manufacturer chooses replacement or refund.

Louisiana is a one-party consent state under La. R.S. 15:1303(C)(4). Illegal recording is a felony carrying 2 to 10 years at hard labor. Learn the rules, penalties, and HB 410 status.

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.

New Mexico is a one-party consent state under NMSA 30-12-1. Learn the recording rules for calls, in-person conversations, hidden cameras, and police.

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.