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HB 4909·WV·house

Relating to consumer protection from fraudulent telephone solicitation

In CommitteeFiled Jan 29, 2026
Sponsor: Smith, B.
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To House Judiciary

Jan 29, 2026

Summary

The bill creates new consumer protections against fraudulent telephone solicitations, requiring telecom providers to deploy caller‑ID authentication tools and prohibiting robocalls without prior written consent. It targets callers who spoof numbers, telecom companies that fail to implement safeguards, and consumers who receive deceptive calls. Penalties collected are directed to victims and to local fire and emergency medical services.

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