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HB 5197·WV·house

Relating to Civil Action to Set Aside a Tax Deed

Passed One ChamberFiled Feb 4, 2026
Sponsor: Shamblin
Latest Action

To Judiciary

Feb 21, 2026

Summary

HB 5197 changes the time a person who was not properly notified of a tax sale has to file a civil action to set aside the resulting deed. The filing period is reduced from two years to one year after the deed is delivered. The bill also keeps existing requirements that the challenger must be ready to redeem the property by depositing the necessary funds with the court.

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