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Michigan, eavesdrop defined as recording the discourse of others (MCL 750.539a(2))

Eavesdropping is defined as recording the discourse of others, which can be read to leave a participant's own recording outside 539c. That reading against the all-party words of 539c is why Michigan is listed as disputed.

Dated 19 Oct 2026Source checked 19 Oct 2026Basis: primary text

In the source's own words
“(2) "Eavesdrop" or "eavesdropping" means to overhear, record, amplify or transmit any part of the private discourse of others without the permission of all persons engaged in the discourse.”
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