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WV HB4550

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joe Funkhouser

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires government entities initiating eminent domain proceedings to provide their property appraisal to landowners along with the initial purchase offer
  • Amends West Virginia Code §54-1-2a, which governs notice and good faith purchase requirements in condemnation proceedings
  • Applies to the State of West Virginia and any agency or political subdivision exercising eminent domain authority
  • Maintains existing requirements that applicants must attempt to notify all affected parties and negotiate in good faith before initiating condemnation

Legislative Description

To require the state and/or its agents to provide their appraisal to landowners involved in eminent domain

Real and Personal Property

Last Action

To House Government Adminstration

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Administration1/20/2026
Government Organization1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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