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SC H5249

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

William Herbkersman

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits counties from reassessing heirs' property to fair market value when the property is transferred between qualified family members solely to clear or consolidate title
  • Defines heirs' property as real property owned by two or more individuals as tenants in common that was inherited from a relative without formal probate or recorded conveyance establishing clear title
  • Qualifying transfers must occur through judicial action (quiet title action, partition in kind order, or master-in-equity) and both grantor and grantee must have owned an undivided interest prior to transfer
  • Partitioned parcels retain their pro rata assessed value and remain eligible for the 15% reassessment limitation cap
  • Requires family members to submit an application with a sworn affidavit to the county assessor certifying the property qualifies; once title is cleared, the property loses heirs' property status for future transfers

Legislative Description

Heirs' property

Last Action

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Kirby, Hartnett, Rivers, McDaniel, Williams, Jones, Dillard

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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