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WV HB4909

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Smith

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits automated telephone solicitations, robocalls, and prerecorded messages without prior express written consent from the called party
  • Bans caller ID spoofing, falsifying caller information, and calls between 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., with a limit of three solicitation calls per 24-hour period on the same subject
  • Requires telecommunications providers to implement STIR/SHAKEN anti-spoofing technology within 12 months, provided free to customers and enabled by default
  • Establishes civil penalties of up to $100 per spoofed call against providers, plus restitution of five times actual damages, with 75% of enhanced restitution directed to local fire and EMS services
  • Creates criminal penalties for individuals who knowingly initiate fraudulent spoofed calls: up to 100 days jail for first offense (misdemeanor), 1-3 years for second offense (felony), and 3-10 years for third or subsequent offenses (felony)

Legislative Description

Relating to consumer protection from fraudulent telephone solicitation

Consumer Protection

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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