Bill > HB283

This bill amends Mississippi law to prohibit adverse possession from ever vesting title in any person, regardless of how long they have possessed the land. Adverse possession is a legal principle where someone can gain ownership of another's property by openly occupying it for a statutory period, as if they were the owner. Previously, ten years of continuous adverse possession could grant title, with some exceptions for individuals with disabilities. This bill removes the possibility of gaining title through adverse possession entirely, meaning that even if someone occupies land for any length of time, they will not be able to claim legal ownership of it.