HB5193

To eliminate adverse possession from the state code of West Virginia

Introduced·2/4/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB5193 eliminates the right to obtain land title through adverse possession.

West Virginia HB5193 seeks to abolish the doctrine of adverse possession in the state, effectively preventing individuals from claiming land ownership through continuous use without the owner's permission. The bill repeals existing laws that allow for adverse possession claims and introduces new provisions that prohibit such claims moving forward. This change impacts property owners and potential claimants by removing a legal pathway to land ownership.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
3
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History

Feb 4

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 4

House

To Judiciary

Feb 4

House

Introduced in House