The bill amends Wyoming's civil procedure regarding adverse possession claims by introducing specific provisions that affect the time frame for such claims. It establishes that the time period for a cause of action for adverse possession will not run during any period when the property owner has paid all property taxes associated with the land in question. Additionally, the bill outlines that if a defendant in an adverse possession claim can provide proof of proper title and the plaintiff continues with the claim, the plaintiff will be responsible for all costs and attorney fees if they lose the case.

The new legal language includes the insertion of provisions that clarify these processes and stipulations, specifically detailing the conditions under which the time for adverse possession does not accrue and the financial responsibilities of the plaintiff in the event of a loss. The bill is set to apply to any civil action for adverse possession that accrues on or after July 1, 2025, with an effective date of the same.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 1-3-103
Engrossed: 1-3-103