HB 4452
To remove Mortmain restrictions on religious organizations
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to modify West Virginia law regarding the amount of land religious organizations can hold as trustees. Currently, there are restrictions on the acreage religious groups can own, known as ‘Mortmain’ restrictions. This legislation aims to remove these limitations, allowing religious organizations greater flexibility in managing their real estate holdings.
Key provisions
- Removes acreage limits for land held by trustees of religious organizations.
- Specifically addresses restrictions on land held by churches, parishes, congregations, and branches.
- Applies to religious organizations within West Virginia.
- Modifies §35-1-8 of the West Virginia Code.
Who is affected
- Religious organizations
- Trustees of religious organizations
- Churches
- Parishes
- Congregations
Notable changes
- Eliminates the current acreage restrictions on land ownership by religious organizations.
- Replaces the existing limit of ten acres in incorporated cities/towns and sixty acres outside of them.
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