STATE BILLWV SB 651ENGROSSED

Relating to sale of certain properties subject to delinquent tax liens

The purpose of this bill is to create a more consistent process when handling the sale of tax liens and non-entered, escheated and waste and unappropriated lands by providing all lands subject to sale under this article be certified before July 1; providing all land sales be completed within 150 days after the auditor has certified the lands; and clarifying payment shall be made to the sheriff of the county in which the property is situated.

Status: Engrossed; Passed its first chamber
Status date: Feb 27, 2026; 258 days ago
Current chamber: House of Delegates
Session: 2026 Regular Session

WV SB 651 · EngrossedFeb 27

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Bill details

Last action: To House Judiciary · Mar 2, 2026
Pending committee: Judiciary

Sponsor

RSRandy SmithSenator · Republican · SD-014Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Mar 2, 2026To House JudiciaryHouse

Mar 2, 2026To JudiciaryHouse

Mar 2, 2026Introduced in HouseHouse

Mar 2, 2026House received Senate messageHouse

Feb 27, 2026Ordered to HouseSenate

Feb 27, 2026Passed Senate (Roll No. 257)Senate

Feb 27, 2026Read 3rd timeSenate

Feb 27, 2026On 3rd readingSenate

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Feb 26, 2026Read 2nd timeSenate

Feb 26, 2026On 2nd readingSenate

Feb 25, 2026Read 1st timeSenate

Feb 25, 2026On 1st readingSenate

Feb 24, 2026Committee substitute reportedSenate

Jan 28, 2026To Government OrganizationSenate

Jan 28, 2026Introduced in SenateSenate

Jan 28, 2026To Government OrganizationSenate

Jan 28, 2026Filed for introductionSenate

Recorded vote

Passed Senate (Roll No. 257)Feb 27, 2026 · Senate · 33 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

Real and Personal Property

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