West Virginia

Key Laws

West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act

This is a law that regulates consumer credit transactions and protects consumers from unfair practices by debt collectors. It mandates specific rights regarding disclosures, debt collection, and other violations, including the ability for consumers to sue.

House Bill 2987 is a new bill that attempts to make a general framework on the digital data privacy protections in West Virginia. If it advances through the legislative process, the bill could position West Virginia among the growing number of states with strong consumer data rights.