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MS HB12

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Randal Rushing

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires persons claiming land through adverse possession to notify the chancery clerk at least 90 days before their 10-year claim matures, including a description of the property

  • Chancery clerk must forward the adverse possession notice to the recorded landowner via certified mail

  • Title cannot vest in the adverse possessor unless the required 90-day notice to the chancery clerk is provided

  • Applies only to adverse possession claims that have not matured as of July 1, 2022

  • Maintains existing 10-year adverse possession requirement and existing protections for landowners regarding unauthorized fences or driveways

Legislative Description

Adverse possession; require possessor to notify chancery clerk before title vests.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/4/2022

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