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WV HB4084
Bill
Status
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Phil Mallow
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AI Summary
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Requires licensed contractors to have a written contract for all residential property work regardless of value, expanding the current $10,000 threshold that applies to other contracting work
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Mandates contracts include the contractor's name, address, phone number, license issue and expiration dates, and bonding status
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Requires contracts to specify a completion date and the refund rate to be paid to homeowners if that deadline is missed
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Contractors must provide references of previous clients who received similar work upon request by the property owner or lessee
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The West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board must create and post a standard contract form meeting these requirements and notify all licensed contractors of the new rules
Legislative Description
To protect homeowners from unscrupulous contractors
Boards and Commissions
Last Action
To House Judiciary
1/14/2026