March 5, SB 1576 A was passed by the Oregon House by 50-0 vote. The last remaining step is for the Governor to sign it into law.
SB 1576A is critical to keeping our trails open, reversing recent closures, and keeping local trail improvement and development projects on track!
The bill provides an emergency fix to Oregon’s recreational immunity law for both public and private lands by clarifying that:
- recreational immunity applies to improved and improved trails
- walking, biking, and running are included in the “includes but is not limited to” list of recreational purposes.
The bill has a sunset of January 2026, so we will need to pursue a permanent fix in 2025.
Thanks to everyone who contacted their legislators with support for the bill. Many legislators have shared that their support for the bill rested on having heard from constituents that it was a priority issue. You made a difference for Oregon’s trails!
This would a great time send a quick thank you to your legislators that supported the bill. You can click into the Measure History to see the votes here.
The Oregon Trails Coalition is a cooperative body of broad-based, statewide trail interests dedicated to supporting, promoting, and advocating for the preservation, development, and stewardship of a statewide network of sustainable, world class trails. The Oregon Trails Coalition strives to ensure that Oregon’s trails benefit all of our residents and visitors, and inspire respect for Oregon’s natural and cultural resources.