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WV HB4452

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rick Hillenbrand

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes acreage limits on land that religious organization trustees can hold in West Virginia
  • Eliminates the current 10-acre cap on property within incorporated cities, towns, or villages
  • Eliminates the current 60-acre cap on property outside incorporated areas
  • Amends West Virginia Code §35-1-8 to allow churches, parishes, and congregations to hold unlimited real estate
  • Abolishes "Mortmain" restrictions, which are historical laws limiting property accumulation by religious bodies

Legislative Description

To remove Mortmain restrictions on religious organizations

Estates and Trusts

Last Action

Completed legislative action

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Organization3/4/2026
Finance2/16/2026
Judiciary2/9/2026
Legal Services2/6/2026
Judiciary1/16/2026

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