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WV HB5320
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gary Howell
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AI Summary
- Allows subdivided land to retain its original tax classification until individual lots are sold, aiming to address housing shortages and encourage residential development
- Prohibits counties and municipalities from restricting property owners' rights to further subdivide land after selling or conveying any portion of a parcel
- Requires new parcels created through subdivision to include a defined right-of-way providing vehicular and emergency access, but does not require actual road construction
- Limits local governments from requiring internal subdivision roads to exceed the construction standards of the specific state or municipal access road serving the development
- Creates civil remedies for aggrieved property owners, including declaratory and injunctive relief, attorney's fees, and recovery of costs resulting from unlawfully imposed road standards
Legislative Description
Welcome Act
Economic Development
Last Action
To House Finance
2/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance2/9/2026
Full Bill Text
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