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This bill fundamentally changes Mississippi's adverse possession law by eliminating the ability of individuals to acquire property ownership through long-term unauthorized occupation. Currently, adverse possession allows someone who continuously occupies land without the owner's permission for a specified period (previously ten years) to potentially claim legal ownership of that property. The proposed legislation would completely prohibit this practice, stating that no amount of time spent occupying land without permission can result in transferring property title. The bill removes previous provisions that allowed for adverse possession claims, including exceptions for people with legal disabilities like minors or those with mental incapacities. By striking these existing provisions, the law would make it impossible for someone to gain property rights through unauthorized occupation, regardless of how long they have used or lived on the land. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving property owners and potential claimants clear notice of the new legal standard well in advance of implementation.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0298.xml