Oregon legislation · 2026 Legislative Measures
Oregon SB1545: Relating to corner crossing; declaring an emergency.
Status: Failed, March 6, 2026
Digest: This Act lets a person cross from one parcel of public land to another without committing a trespass. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.6). Establishes immunity from action for trespass for persons that corner cross on public land. Establishes immunity for landowner for damages due to negligence or gross negligence arising out of corner crossing. Excludes lawful corner crossing from the definition of "enter or remain unlawfully" for purposes of criminal trespass laws. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT Relating to corner crossing; creating new provisions; amending ORS 164.205; and declaring an emergency.
From the introduced text, January 28, 2026:
A BILL FOR AN ACT Relating to corner crossing; creating new provisions; amending ORS 164.205; and declaring an emergency. Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: SECTION 1. (1) As used in this section: (a) "Corner cross" means to cross on foot from one parcel of public land to another parcel of public land by stepping across the corner where two parcels of public land and one or more parcels of privately owned land meet. (b)(A) "Public land" means any lands owned by the State of Oregon, a local government, as defined in ORS 174.116, or the United States or an agency of the United States. (B) "Public land" does not include land held in trust by the United States for the benefit of a federally recognized Indian tribe. (2) An owner of private land may not bring an action for trespass against a person that corner crosses, provided that the (b) Does not cause physical harm to the private landowner's real or personal property; and (c) Does not unreasonably interfere with the quiet enjoyment or use of the private landowner's property. (3) A person that corner crosses may not bring a claim for negligence or gross negligence against a private landowner for damages arising out of the act of corner crossing. (4) This section does …
Sponsors
- Mike McLane (R, 30) · primary sponsor
- Anthony Broadman (D, 27) · primary sponsor
- Jeffrey Golden (D, 3)
- Todd Nash (R, 29)
- David Smith (R, 1)
- Benjamin Bowman (D, 25)
- Vikki Breese-Iverson (R, 59)
- Bunch, Matt (R, 51)
- Emerson Levy (D, 53)
- Virgle Osborne (R, 2)
- Mark Owens (R, 60)
- Eric Reschke (R, 55)
Latest actions
- : In committee upon adjournment.
- : Work Session held.
- : Public Hearing held.
- : Referred to Judiciary.
- : Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Common questions
- What is SB1545?
- SB1545 is a bill in the Oregon Legislature (2026 Legislative Measures): Relating to corner crossing; declaring an emergency.
- What does SB1545 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT Relating to corner crossing; creating new provisions; amending ORS 164.205; and declaring an emergency.
- What is the status of SB1545?
- Failed as of March 6, 2026. Latest action: In committee upon adjournment. (March 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB1545?
- Mike McLane (R, 30), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB1545?
- On the Oregon Legislature website: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Overview/1545
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