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13 states require all-party consent to record. See the complete 2026 list, per-state penalties, Michigan's Sullivan caveat, and Connecticut vs. Oregon split rules.
Learn Wyoming recording laws for 2026: one-party consent rules, penalties for illegal wiretapping, how to record calls and conversations, and court admissibility.
Learn Wisconsin recording laws: one-party consent rules under Wis. Stat. 968.31, criminal penalties, civil remedies, workplace recording rights, and police recording.
West Virginia is a one-party consent state under W. Va. Code § 62-1D-3. Illegal recording is a felony (5 yr / $10K) with a $100-per-day civil remedy.
Virginia allows one-party consent recording under Va. Code 19.2-62, but civil courts often reject phone recordings unless all parties knew (8.01-420.2).
Vermont recording laws allow one-party consent for calls and conversations. Learn the legal framework, key court cases, penalties, and your rights under federal and state law.
Learn Utah recording laws: one-party consent rules, penalties for illegal wiretapping (third degree felony), civil damages, and when you can legally record calls and conversations.
Learn Texas recording laws: one-party consent rules, criminal penalties for illegal wiretapping, civil damages, and your rights to record calls and police.
Learn Tennessee recording laws: one-party consent rules, phone and in-person recording rights, criminal penalties for illegal wiretapping, and civil remedies.
Learn South Dakota recording laws: one-party consent rules, penalties for illegal wiretapping (Class 5 felony), hidden camera laws, and 2026 legislative updates.
South Carolina is a one-party consent state under S.C. Code 17-30-30. Civil floor $500/day or $25,000 minimum. 2025 NCII deepfake law: 16-15-332.
Rhode Island is one-party consent under R.I. Gen. Laws 11-35-21. Felony up to 5 years. Civil $100/day or $1,000 under 12-5.1-13. 2026 rules.