BILL · 1999–00 SESSION
SB 5129: Adverse possession
Expanding the requirements for adverse possession claims.
Summary
- The common law requirements for adverse possession are codified. Additionally, a person claiming adverse possession is required to show an "honest belief" that he was the owner of the property at the time he entered the property.
From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5129), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 13, 1999
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Michael Heavey (D-34)
- Introduced
- January 13, 1999 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 10, 2000
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Michael Heavey (D-34)
3 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.
SB 5129 in other sessions
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