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WV SB146

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Oliverio

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Uniform Unlawful Restrictions in Land Records Act, allowing property owners to file amendments removing discriminatory restrictions from deeds based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, or disability

  • Permits individual property owners to record amendments removing unlawful restrictions from their own property deeds with the county commission clerk

  • Authorizes homeowner association governing bodies to amend governing instruments to remove unlawful restrictions without requiring a member vote, with a 90-day response requirement when members request such action

  • Requires amendments to identify the affected property, reference the original document containing the restriction, and include a conspicuous statement that only unlawful restrictions are being removed

  • Protects county commission clerks and counties from liability for recording these amendments and requires cross-referencing amendments to the original documents in land records

Legislative Description

Uniform Unlawful Restriction in Land Records Act

Real and Personal Property

Last Action

To Judiciary

1/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/23/2026
Government Organization1/14/2026

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