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WV HB5123

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kayla Young

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes consumer data privacy rights for West Virginia residents, including the right to request copies of personal information collected, request deletion or correction of data, and opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information to third parties

  • Applies to businesses with annual gross revenues exceeding $25 million, those that buy/sell personal information of 50,000+ consumers annually, or businesses deriving 50% or more of revenue from selling consumer data

  • Requires businesses to maintain and publish an online privacy policy updated at least every 12 months, disclose categories of personal information collected, and inform consumers at or before the point of collection about data use purposes

  • Prohibits discrimination against consumers who exercise their privacy rights, including denying services, charging different prices, or providing different quality of goods or services

  • Creates a private cause of action for violations and empowers the West Virginia Division of Consumer Protection to establish enforcement rules and bring suits against violating businesses

Legislative Description

Consumer Data Protection Act

Consumer Protection

Last Action

To House Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology2/3/2026
Energy and Public Works2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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