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HB 4084WEST VIRGINIASession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

West Virginia Bill HB 4084 requires written contracts for residential contractors

Original title: To protect homeowners from unscrupulous contractors

Last action · January 14, 2026: To House JudiciarySponsor: Phil Mallow

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What This Bill Proposed

House Bill 4084 requires licensed contractors performing any residential contracting work to use a signed written contract containing specific contact details, project costs, a completion date, and a refund policy. The legislation applies regardless of the total project value and mandates that the contractor licensing board provide a standard contract form online.

Why it matters

Residential property owners contracting for home improvements gain a legal right to a detailed, signed agreement specifying costs, schedules, and refund terms before work begins, regardless of the project's total cost.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Licensed contractors

Licensed contractors must provide detailed written contracts containing specific disclosures and completion terms for all residential jobs regardless of total project cost.

Directly affected

Owners or lessees of residential property

Residential property owners are guaranteed a signed written contract containing pricing, completion schedules, and refund policies for any contracting work.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill require a written contract for small residential repair jobs?

Yes. Unlike previous rules that applied only to jobs valued at $10,000 or more, this bill requires a written contract for residential property work regardless of the .

What specific information must be included in the residential construction contract?

The contract must set forth a description and cost of the work, the license holder's name, address, telephone number, license issue and expiration dates, whether the contractor is bonded, a completion date, and a refund rate if the completion date is missed.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

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Jan 14, 2026HouseCommittee
To House Judiciary
Jan 14, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House
Jan 14, 2026HouseCommittee
To Judiciary
Jan 14, 2026HouseIntroduced
Filed for introduction

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Connected Entities

West Virginia Legislature, Phil Mallow

OrganizationWest Virginia Legislature“Legislative body introducing and passing the bill.”Map →

PersonPhil Mallow“Delegate who introduced House Bill 4084.”Map →

Sources

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www.wvlegislature.gov

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