Bill > S2135

This bill repeals a specific law, Section 34-7-4, which previously stated that a "right of footway," meaning a right for people to walk across someone else's property, could not be established through "prescription" or "adverse use" for any period of time, unless it was part of a larger right to use the property with vehicles. By repealing this section, the bill effectively removes the prohibition against acquiring a right of footway through adverse possession, which is a legal principle where someone can gain ownership or rights to property by openly using it for a statutory period without the owner's permission. This change will allow individuals to potentially establish rights to walk across land through long-term, open use, and the bill will become effective immediately upon its passage.

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