The bill amends Wyoming's civil procedure regarding adverse possession claims by introducing specific provisions that affect the time frame and financial responsibilities associated with 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 related to the property in question. Additionally, the bill stipulates that if a defendant in an adverse possession claim can prove proper title to the property and the plaintiff continues with the claim, the plaintiff will be responsible for all associated legal costs and attorney fees if they lose the case.

The bill also specifies that these changes will apply to any civil action for adverse possession that accrues on or after July 1, 2025, with the act itself becoming effective on that same date. The amendments aim to clarify the legal framework surrounding adverse possession and ensure that property owners are protected from claims during periods when they have fulfilled their tax obligations.

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