US Laws by State
Comprehensive guides to state and federal laws across the United States. Select a topic below to find your state’s specific laws, penalties, and legal requirements.
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🎙️ Recording Laws (50 States + DC)
Know your rights when it comes to recording conversations and video. Laws vary significantly between one-party and all-party consent states.
➡️ United States Recording Laws by State
📱 Sexting Laws (50 States + Federal)
Understanding the legal implications of sending explicit images. Includes federal laws and state-specific penalties, with special focus on minors and teens.
➡️ Federal Sexting Laws & All 50 States
🍋 Lemon Laws (50 States)
Consumer protection laws for defective vehicles. Learn about repair attempt requirements, refund eligibility, and how to file a claim in your state.
➡️ Lemon Laws in the United States
🚗 Hit and Run Laws (50 States)
Penalties for leaving the scene of an accident. Covers property damage, injury, and fatality scenarios with state-specific felony thresholds.
➡️ Hit and Run Laws in the United States
👨👩👧 Child Support Laws (49 States)
Guidelines for child support calculations, modifications, and enforcement. Includes income shares models and percentage of income approaches.
➡️ United States Child Support Laws
🚙 Car Seat Laws (50 States)
Requirements for child passenger safety, including rear-facing, forward-facing, and booster seat regulations by age, weight, and height.
➡️ Car Seat Laws in the United States
📚 Other Legal Topics
- Whistleblower Laws – Protections for reporting illegal activity
- Statute of Limitations by State – Time limits for filing lawsuits
- Defamation of Character – Libel and slander laws
Also See
- Canada Recording Laws – All provinces and territories
- World Recording Laws – International recording law guides