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WV HB5197

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Andy Shamblin

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the statute of limitations for civil actions to set aside a tax deed from two years to one year when the action is brought against state or local government agencies, authorities, or political subdivisions
  • Applies specifically to cases where property owners were not properly notified of their right to redeem property sold at tax sale
  • Maintains the existing two-year limitation period for actions against private purchasers of tax deeds
  • Requires plaintiffs challenging tax deeds to tender redemption funds to the court clerk as a condition precedent before the action may proceed
  • Defendants must show by clear and convincing evidence that the original title acquirer failed to exercise reasonably diligent efforts to provide notice

Legislative Description

Relating to Civil Action to Set Aside a Tax Deed

Taxation

Last Action

To Judiciary

2/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/21/2026
Judiciary2/12/2026
Courts2/11/2026
Judiciary2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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