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OR SB1545

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike McLane

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Origin

Senate

2026 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Allows individuals to cross on foot from one parcel of public land to another by stepping across corners where public and private lands meet, without being liable for civil trespass

  • Requires corner crossers to be authorized on the public land, cause no physical harm to private property, and not unreasonably interfere with the private landowner's property use

  • Protects private landowners from negligence or gross negligence claims for damages arising from corner crossing incidents

  • Excludes lawful corner crossing from the definition of "enter or remain unlawfully" under Oregon's criminal trespass statutes (ORS 164.205)

  • Declares an emergency, making the Act effective immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Relating to corner crossing; declaring an emergency.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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