This bill proposes significant changes to the Code of West Virginia regarding land possession and ownership. Specifically, it amends §55-2-1 by removing the existing ten-year limitation on making an entry or bringing an action to recover land, allowing individuals to do so at any time. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision that explicitly abolishes the doctrine of adverse possession in the state.

Furthermore, the bill repeals §55-2-3, which pertains to the entry upon or recovery of lands by persons under disability. The overall intent of this legislation is to eliminate the legal framework that allows individuals to claim ownership of land through adverse possession, thereby altering the landscape of property rights in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 55-2-1, 55-2-3