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WV HB4739
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kayla Young
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AI Summary
- Prohibits businesses from advertising prices without displaying the total cost including all mandatory fees, and bans increasing prices after a consumer has selected a product for purchase
- Defines "mandatory fees" as charges required to complete a purchase, fees that are not reasonably avoidable, or charges for items a reasonable consumer would expect to be included
- Authorizes the West Virginia Attorney General to bring civil actions with damages of $500 per consumer per incident for unintentional violations and $1,000 for intentional violations, or actual damages if greater
- Exempts government taxes, delivery fees based on customer-selected shipping methods, and bona fide errors that are promptly refunded within 30 days of notice
- Establishes a four-year statute of limitations and preserves state and local laws providing greater consumer protections against deceptive pricing practices
Legislative Description
Junk Fee Prevention Act
Consumer Protection
Last Action
To House Judiciary
1/22/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/22/2026
Full Bill Text
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