StateWest Virginia

HB 4625: Relating to quit claim deeds

Rick HillenbrandIntroduced

HB 4625 status: Introduced — Chapter 147, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (updated Jun 29, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

The government is working on new rules for "quit claim deeds," which are legal documents used to transfer property ownership. The bill is currently being debated in the House of Representatives.

Key analysis

Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • no direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • potential for improved clarity in property title transfers
  • reduced administrative ambiguity in real estate transactions

Risks

  • potential costs for entities updating title documentation systems

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • standardization of property transfer documents

Risks

  • potential confusion during the transition period of new documentation requirements
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Uncertainty regarding specific changes to legal standards for deed validity

Limitation

Analysis based solely on a brief legislative abstract

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Chapter 147, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
4

Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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