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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill relates generally to the use of property taken by eminent domain.
AI Summary
This bill amends West Virginia law regarding eminent domain, which is the government's power to take private property for public use, even if the owner does not wish to sell, as long as fair compensation is provided. Specifically, it adds a new provision stating that if private property acquired through eminent domain is not used for its intended public purpose within two years of being taken, or if it becomes abandoned for two years, the original property owner has the right to buy it back for the same price they originally received.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (11)
Joe Funkhouser (R)*,
Jim Butler (R),
David Cannon (R),
Roger Hanshaw (R),
Mike Hornby (R),
John Paul Hott (R),
Laura Kimble (R),
George Miller (R),
Chris Phillips (R),
Bill Ridenour (R),
George Street (R),
Last Action
To House Judiciary (on 02/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5027&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5027%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5027 |
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