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 West Virginia, which previously allowed individuals to gain legal title to land under certain conditions after occupying it for a specified period.

Furthermore, the bill repeals §55-2-3, which addressed land recovery by persons under disability, indicating a comprehensive shift in how land ownership and recovery are approached in the state. The overall intent of the legislation is to eliminate the right to obtain title to land through adverse possession, thereby altering the legal landscape for property rights in West Virginia.

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