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WV HB2924
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Denny Canterbury
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AI Summary
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Abolishes the doctrine of adverse possession in West Virginia, eliminating the ability to obtain title to land through unauthorized occupation over time
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Removes the previous 10-year limitation period for landowners to make entry on or bring action to recover their land
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Allows property owners to make an entry on or bring an action to recover land at any time, with no statute of limitations
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Repeals §55-2-3, which previously provided special provisions for persons under disability regarding land recovery timelines
Legislative Description
To eliminate adverse possession from the state code of West Virginia
Real and Personal Property
Last Action
To House Judiciary
2/24/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/24/2025
Full Bill Text
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