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WV HB5383

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joe Funkhouser

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Real estate licensees (brokers, associate brokers, and salespersons) must disclose water and sewer utility rates to buyers at the point of sale or upon final acceptance of any contract
  • Amends West Virginia Code §30-40-26 (West Virginia Real Estate License Act) to add this disclosure as a required duty for all licensed real estate professionals
  • Disclosure requirement applies "notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary," making it mandatory regardless of other conflicting statutes
  • Introduced February 9, 2026 by Delegate Funkhouser and referred to the House Committee on Government Organization

Legislative Description

To require real estate agents to disclose water and sewer utility rates, if applicable, at the point of sale

Utilities

Last Action

To House Government Organization

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Organization2/9/2026

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