West Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2711: Relating to the repeal of the common law rule against perpetuities by extending it to 1,000 years for all trusts

Enacted Last action July 31, 2025: Chapter 60, Acts, Regular Session, 2025

Plain-language summary

HB 2711 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the repeal of the common law rule against perpetuities by extending it to 1,000 years for all trusts. Primary sponsor: J.B. Akers (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 31, 2025): Chapter 60, Acts, Regular Session, 2025.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: J.B. Akers (Republican). 4 co-sponsors.