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WV HB3228

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Pushkin

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires manufacturers of new manufactured homes to repair or replace homes that do not conform to express warranties when defects are reported within the warranty period or one year from delivery, whichever is longer

  • Establishes consumer right to sue manufacturers if nonconformity substantially impairs use or market value after reasonable repair attempts, with potential remedies including full refund, repair costs, loss of use damages, and attorney fees

  • Creates presumption that reasonable repair attempts have been made after 3 or more repair attempts for the same issue, or if the home is uninhabitable for 30+ cumulative days during repairs

  • Requires dealers to disclose in writing any post-shipment repairs exceeding 5% of the manufacturer's suggested retail price, including transit damage

  • Mandates Attorney General establish third-party dispute resolution process for warranty disputes, which consumers must use before filing civil action if such process exists

Legislative Description

Relating to consumer protection of new manufactured home warranties

Consumer Protection

Last Action

To House Judiciary

3/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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