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WV HB4959

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adam Vance

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reselling event tickets (including concerts and sporting events) in West Virginia at more than 3% above face value would be classified as an unfair or deceptive trade practice
  • The bill amends the state's General Consumer Protection statute (§46A-6-102) by adding ticket resale markup limits to the existing list of prohibited practices
  • Violations would fall under the same enforcement framework as other consumer protection violations such as false advertising, bait-and-switch tactics, and misrepresentation of goods
  • Introduced January 29, 2026 by Delegates Vance, Martin, and Flanigan and referred to the House Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

Limiting amount event tickets can be sold for above original price

Consumer Protection

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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