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Washington requires all-party consent to record private conversations under RCW 9.73.030. Violations are a gross misdemeanor -- up to 364 days in jail and $5,000. Learn the law, exceptions, and recent court developments.
Learn Pennsylvania's two-party consent recording laws, criminal penalties (up to 7 years), civil remedies, the 2024 telemarketer exception, and how to stay legal.
New Hampshire is an all-party consent state. Learn the penalties for illegal recording under RSA 570-A:2, recent court rulings, and when recording is allowed.
Illinois requires all-party consent for private conversations under 720 ILCS 5/14-2. Violating the law is a Class 2 felony with up to 5 years in prison. Learn what changed after People v. Clark.
Learn Montana recording laws under MCA 45-8-213. Understand the warning exception, penalties for illegal recording, and public official recording rights.
Massachusetts prohibits secret recording of conversations under Section 99. Penalties reach 5 years in prison and $10,000. Learn what the law requires.
Maryland is a strict all-party consent state under CJP § 10-402 -- recording without consent is a felony. Four 2026 reform bills all failed. See what the law actually says.
Connecticut uses a hybrid consent system: one-party (participant) for in-person recordings under § 53a-187, but all-party consent required for phone calls under § 52-570d. Learn the rules, penalties, and employer notice requirements.
California requires all-party consent to record private conversations. PC 632 carries $2,500 criminal fines and $5,000 civil damages per violation. Full 2026 guide.
Learn District of Columbia recording laws, one-party consent rules under D.C. Code 23-542, penalties for illegal wiretapping, and when you can legally record.
Learn Colorado recording laws: one-party consent rules, wiretapping vs. eavesdropping penalties, right to record police, and when you can legally record conversations.
Learn Arkansas recording laws: one-party consent rules under Ark. Code 5-60-120, penalties for illegal recording, video voyeurism laws, and when you can legally record.