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WV HB4382

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adam Burkhammer

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Collection agencies must notify debtors by certified mail at least 30 days before executing a wage garnishment for an unpaid debt
  • Collection agencies must send monthly statements by certified mail showing the amount collected through wage garnishment and the remaining balance owed
  • Introduced January 15, 2026 by Delegate Burkhammer and referred to the House Judiciary Committee
  • Amends West Virginia Code §47-16-4 governing collection agency conduct requirements

Legislative Description

Require collection agencies to provide a 30 day notice prior to wage garnishments.

Consumer Protection

Last Action

To Judiciary

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/9/2026
Judiciary1/22/2026
Courts1/21/2026
Judiciary1/15/2026

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