This bill proposes significant changes to the Code of West Virginia regarding land possession and ownership. Specifically, it amends section 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 and law of adverse possession in West Virginia, which previously allowed individuals to claim ownership of land under certain conditions after a specified period of time.

Furthermore, the bill repeals section 55-2-3, which addressed the entry upon or recovery of lands by persons under disability. The overall intent of the legislation is to eliminate the legal framework that permits adverse possession, thereby changing how land ownership disputes are resolved in the state.

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