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WV HB4649

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joe Funkhouser

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Purchasers of real estate sold by the State Auditor for unpaid taxes must now satisfy any municipal liens of record before obtaining a deed to the property
  • The purchaser must provide the Auditor with a certified record of lien satisfaction issued by the levying municipality
  • Municipal liens covered under this requirement are those issued pursuant to §8-12-16 of the West Virginia Code
  • Failure to satisfy municipal liens within 120 days of sale approval (along with other existing requirements) results in the purchaser losing all benefits of the purchase
  • An extension of 60 additional days may be granted upon written request and payment of $100 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is greater

Legislative Description

Amending the duties of a purchaser to secure a deed

Real and Personal Property

Last Action

To House Finance

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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