Adverse possession; prohibit right of title.

HB 283 would amend Mississippi law to eliminate adverse possession as a method for gaining legal ownership of land. It prohibits any person from acquiring title to property simply by occupying it for a certain period, regardless of how long they've occupied the land. This directly affects landowners (by preventing claims against their property) and individuals who might have sought ownership through long-term occupation. The bill would change Section 15-1-13 of Mississippi's code to state that adverse possession claims "shall never vest any form of title." The bill died in committee in February 2026 and is not currently law.