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WV HB4078

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kathie Crouse

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals §55-2-1 of the West Virginia Code, which establishes the statute of limitations for bringing legal actions to enter upon or recover lands

  • Introduced by Delegate Crouse on January 14, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary

  • Removes time restrictions on when property owners or claimants can file lawsuits to recover or gain entry to disputed land

  • Would allow land recovery claims to be brought regardless of how much time has passed since the alleged dispossession or trespass occurred

Legislative Description

To repeal a provision of the code relating to the limitation on bringing an action to enter upon or recover lands

Actions, Suits and Liens

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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