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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: This Act lets a person cross from one parcel of public land to another without commit- ting a trespass. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.6). Establishes immunity from action for trespass for persons that corner cross on public land. Es- tablishes 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.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a legal right for individuals to "corner cross," which means stepping from one parcel of public land to another where they meet at a corner, even if private land is also present at that intersection, without being considered trespassing. It grants immunity from civil lawsuits for trespass to those who corner cross, provided they are authorized to be on the public land, do not damage private property, and do not unreasonably disturb the landowner's use of their property. Furthermore, private landowners are protected from claims of negligence or gross negligence related to corner crossing activities on their land. The bill also amends criminal trespass laws to explicitly exclude lawful corner crossing from the definition of "enter or remain unlawfully," meaning it will no longer be a crime. Finally, it declares an emergency, making these provisions effective immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (16)
Anthony Broadman (D)*,
Mike McLane (R)*,
Ben Bowman (D),
Vikki Breese-Iverson (R),
Matt Bunch (R),
Fred Girod (R),
Jeff Golden (D),
Em Levy (D),
James Manning (D),
Todd Nash (R),
Virgle Osborne (R),
Mark Owens (R),
Floyd Prozanski (D),
Werner Reschke (R),
David Smith (R),
Janeen Sollman (D),
Last Action
Work Session held. (on 02/16/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Overview/SB1545 |
| SB 1545 (witness registration) | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/314103 |
| SB 1545 Preliminary SMS | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/312764 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for SB1545 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/94138 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB1545/Introduced |
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