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Bill > HB5155
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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit convenience fees for tenants of rental properties.
AI Summary
This bill, amending West Virginia law, prohibits landlords from charging tenants a "convenience fee" for making rental payments. A convenience fee is an extra charge added for the privilege of using a particular payment method, such as a credit card or online portal. The bill clarifies that this prohibition does not apply if the landlord accepts a payment method that does not inherently incur a convenience fee.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To House Judiciary (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5155&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5155%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5155 |
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