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WV HB4623
WV HB4623Require counties and municipalities to provide public notice for land or building purchases
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to require counties and municipalities to provide public notice for land or building purchases.
AI Summary
This bill requires both counties and municipalities to provide public notice for any land or building purchases at least three months before the purchase is finalized, specifying the size of the property and allowing for proposals within 10 percent of the stated specifications and within a four-mile radius of a selected point, with these proposals being publicly available for 10 business days. Public notice can be given through social media, courthouse postings, or optional newspaper advertisements, and must include details such as the date, time, and location of the sale, the types of property, an inspection period, the method of sale (like spot bid, sealed bid, or auction), the selling agency, and contact information for further inquiries.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Gary Howell (R)*,
William Bell (R),
Dean Jeffries (R),
Chuck Sheedy (R),
George Street (R),
Guy Ward (R),
Jimmy Willis (R),
Last Action
To House Judiciary (on 01/21/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4623&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4623%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4623 |
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