Oregon legislation · 2026 Legislative Measures
Oregon SB1552: Relating to the transfer of real property; declaring an emergency.
Status: Failed, March 6, 2026
Digest: The Act would make the county clerk let an owner know when the clerk gets a document that affects the title to the owner's real property. The Act would make an exception for documents that are turned in by real estate professionals. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.6). Requires the county clerk to notify the owner of real property when an instrument affecting the title to the property is presented for recordation unless presented by a financial institution, an insurer or an attorney, or an employee or agent of the professional person. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT Relating to the transfer of real property; and declaring an emergency.
From the introduced text, January 28, 2026:
A BILL FOR AN ACT Relating to the transfer of real property; and declaring an emergency. Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: SECTION 1. Section 2 of this 2026 Act is added to and made a part of ORS 205.130 to 205.220. SECTION 2. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the county clerk shall notify the owner of record of real property upon receipt of an instrument that affects the title to the real property and is required to be recorded under ORS 205.130 (2)(a). The notice shall be sent to the owner's last known address in the records of the county clerk. (2) The county clerk is not required to provide notice to the owner of record of the property if the instrument is presented for recordation (b) An insurer with a certificate of authority to transact title insurance in this state; (c) A licensee or associate licensee of the Oregon State Bar authorized to practice real estate law in this state; or (d) An employee or agent presenting the instrument on behalf of a person described in paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of this subsection. (3) The county clerk may charge the person presenting an instrument that requires notice under subsection (1) of this section a per-instrument fee not …
Sponsors
- Fred Girod (R, 9) · primary sponsor
- David Smith (R, 1)
Latest actions
- : In committee upon adjournment.
- : Public Hearing held.
- : Referred to Housing and Development.
- : Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Common questions
- What is SB1552?
- SB1552 is a bill in the Oregon Legislature (2026 Legislative Measures): Relating to the transfer of real property; declaring an emergency.
- What does SB1552 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT Relating to the transfer of real property; and declaring an emergency.
- What is the status of SB1552?
- Failed as of March 6, 2026. Latest action: In committee upon adjournment. (March 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB1552?
- Fred Girod (R, 9), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SB1552?
- On the Oregon Legislature website: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Overview/1552
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