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WV HB4868
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Hite
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AI Summary
- Requires consumers to "opt-in" before financial institutions, creditors, mortgage lenders, or mortgage brokers can disclose or sell their personal financial information
- Applies to all consumer transactions involving personal, family, household, or agricultural purposes where personal financial information is harvested
- Mandates that customers receive full disclosure of what personal information is being sold or shared before giving authorization
- Violations constitute a misdemeanor punishable by fines up to $10,000, imprisonment up to one year, or both, with each violation treated as a separate offense
- Courts may award reasonable attorney's fees and expenses to consumers who successfully bring claims under the act
Legislative Description
West Virginia Consumer Privacy Act of 2026
Consumer Protection
Last Action
To House Judiciary
1/28/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/28/2026
Full Bill Text
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