HB5193Introduced in the House of Delegates
To eliminate adverse possession from the state code of West Virginia
IntroducedHouse Judiciary
Introduced by Denny Canterbury, District 47
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to abolish the right to obtain title to land by adverse possession.
Where it stands
To House Judiciary
February 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Judiciary
Introduced in House
To House Judiciary
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