West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced 8 R cosponsors

HB 5162 — Relating to the sales of tax liens

Last action — Referred to Rules on 3rd reading

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2026 Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Relating to the sales of tax liens

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

15 added · 19 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill HB 5162 clarifies that when a government entity, like the state or a municipality, acquires a tax deed, the property will not be taxed and any previous tax liens will be canceled from that date. This is important because it ensures that government entities can manage properties without dealing with past tax burdens. Additionally, individuals who receive a tax deed can take legal action to confirm their ownership of the property, making the process of establishing clear title easier.

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CS for HB 5162 WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION Committee Substitute for House Bill 5162 By Delegates Shamblin, Hall, Leavitt, Flanigan, Roop, Phillips, Hornby, Dittman, and Moore [Originating in the Committee on the Judiciary;
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION ENGROSSED Committee Substitute for House Bill 5162 By Delegates Shamblin, Hall, Leavitt, Flanigan, Roop, Phillips, Hornby, Dittman, and Moore [Originating in the Committee on the Judiciary;
Reported on February 24, 2026] CS for HB 5162 A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §11A-3-7;
Reported on February 24, 2026] Eng CS for HB 5162 A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §11A-3-7;
(d) Under no circumstances may a county commission authorize the sale of a tax lien on 1 CS for HB 5162 property owned by a governmental entity exempt from ad valorem property taxation pursuant to §11-3-9 of this code, including the United States, the State of West Virginia, any county, any municipality, or any subdivision thereof.
1 Eng CS for HB 5162 (d) Under no circumstances may a county commission authorize the sale of a tax lien on property owned by a governmental entity exempt from ad valorem property taxation pursuant to §11-3-9 of this code, including the United States, the State of West Virginia, any county, any municipality, or any subdivision thereof.
(c) When a government entity exempt from ad valorem property taxation pursuant to §11- 2 CS for HB 5162 3-9, including the United States, the State of West Virginia, any county, any municipality, or any subdivision thereof, acquires a valid tax deed under the provisions of this section, the property conveyed by that tax deed shall not be subject to ad valorem property taxation from the date of acquisition as described in subsection (b) of this section, and all prior state, county, and municipal tax liens, fees, and charges shall be extinguished as of the date of acquisition.
2 Eng CS for HB 5162 (c) When a government entity exempt from ad valorem property taxation pursuant to §11- 3-9, including the United States, the State of West Virginia, any county, any municipality, or any subdivision thereof, acquires a valid tax deed under the provisions of this section, the property conveyed by that tax deed shall not be subject to ad valorem property taxation from the date of acquisition as described in subsection (b) of this section, and all prior state, county, and municipal tax liens, fees, and charges shall be extinguished as of the date of acquisition.
NOTE:
The purpose of this bill relates to the sale of tax liens.
Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.
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Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Judiciary

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Judiciary

  5. To House Courts

  6. To House Judiciary

  7. Markup Discussion

  8. By substitute, do pass

  9. On 1st reading, Special Calendar

  10. Read 1st time

  11. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  12. Read 2nd time

  13. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  14. Read 3rd time

  15. Passed House (Roll No. 241)

  16. Communicated to Senate

  17. Introduced in Senate

  18. To Finance

  19. To Finance

  20. Reported do pass

  21. Immediate consideration

  22. Read 1st time

  23. On 2nd reading

  24. Read 2nd time

  25. On 3rd reading

  26. Referred to Rules on 3rd reading

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Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (143)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5162 do?
Relating to the sales of tax liens
Who sponsors HB 5162?
HB 5162 is sponsored by Flanigan, Andy Shamblin (Republican), Walter Hall (Republican), Tristan Leavitt (Republican), Carl "Bill" Roop (Republican), Chris Phillips (Republican), Michael Hornby (Republican), Lori Dittman (Republican), and Erica Moore (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 5162?
This bill died with 2026 Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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