Relating to real estate transfers
HB 2950 amends West Virginia law to simplify real estate transfers for low-value properties. It allows either a husband or wife to sign and acknowledge a deed for real estate valued at $12,000 or less, without requiring the other spouse's signature. This change directly affects homeowners selling small parcels (like land or minor property) in West Virginia where the sale price is $12,000 or less. The bill removes a procedural requirement for these specific transactions, making the process quicker and less burdensome for couples in low-value sales. The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been enacted.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2025
Last action Feb 25, 2025
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Committee
2
Feb 25, 2025
Committee
To House Finance
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Committee
To Finance
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Roy Cooper
RRepublican
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