West Virginia Introduces Mini-TCPA Bill Targeting Consent and Caller ID Spoofing

West Virginia lawmakers have introduced House Bill 4909, a proposal to add a new state Telephone Consumer Protection Act aimed at protecting consumers from fraudulent and abusive telephone solicitations. The bill would define key terms, expand what qualifies as regulated telephone solicitation, and impose new caller requirements and penalties.

What the bill would do

• Calls using automatic dialing systems, prerecorded or artificial voices, voicemails and texts would require prior express written consent, with specific signed authorization requirements. 

• Calls would be prohibited between 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. local time and capped at three calls on the same topic in 24 hours.

• Spoofing or falsifying caller ID and intentional concealment of caller identity would be banned.

• The bill would exempt isolated transactions, qualifying charitable, business-to-business communications from long-standing companies, and communications in response to customer requests or existing relationships.

Penalties and provider requirements

The bill would classify violations as unfair or deceptive trade practices and give enforcement authority to the Attorney General and local prosecutors. It would require telecommunications providers to implement advanced anti-spoofing technology such as STIR/SHAKEN within a set compliance period. Providers who fail to comply could face civil penalties per spoofed call and restitution. Individuals knowingly initiating spoofed calls with fraudulent intent could face criminal fines and jail time.

Why it matters

If passed, the bill would expand state-level obligations beyond federal TCPA requirements and add stricter limits on consent, calling windows, and caller ID integrity. Businesses that conduct outbound calling campaigns or use automated dialing should monitor the bill’s progress and assess potential impacts on compliance programs.

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