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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.B. Akers | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Trenton Barnhart | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Vernon Criss | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Joe Funkhouser | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| John Paul Hott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Chapter 60, Acts, Regular Session, 2025
- Approved by Governor 4/25/2025
- To Governor 4/12/2025 - House Journal
- To Governor 4/14/2025
- Approved by Governor 4/25/2025 - Senate Journal
- Approved by Governor 4/25/2025 - House Journal
- To Governor 4/14/2025 - Senate Journal
- House received Senate message
- Completed legislative action
- Communicated to House
- Passed Senate (Roll No. 364)
- Read 3rd time
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