HB 4739 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Junk Fee Prevention Act

HB 4739, the Junk Fee Prevention Act, prohibits businesses from hiding mandatory fees that inflate prices for consumers. It requires businesses to display the total price - including all mandatory fees - clearly before purchase, and bans practices like adding unexpected fees after a product is selected or misrepresenting subtotals. The law directly affects consumers buying goods/services (like banking, travel, or rentals) and businesses that charge hidden fees, aiming to prevent deceptive pricing that obscures true costs. Key provisions include mandating upfront total pricing and banning excessive early termination fees.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 22, 2026 Last action Jan 22, 2026
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Jan 22, 2026
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