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WV HB2950

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Roy Cooper

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows either a husband or wife to independently acknowledge a deed or writing for the sale or conveyance of real estate valued at $12,000 or less, without requiring acknowledgment from the other spouse
  • Amends §39-1-5 of the West Virginia Code regarding authentication and recording of writings for real estate transactions
  • Current law requires both spouses to acknowledge (either together or separately) any deed or writing conveying real estate; this bill creates an exception for low-value properties
  • Maintains existing acknowledgment requirements for real estate transfers exceeding $12,000 in value

Legislative Description

Relating to real estate transfers

Real and Personal Property

Last Action

To House Finance

2/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance2/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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