SB 1552

Oregon Senate bill in Session 2026R1.

Status: introduced. Latest action: February 12, 2026.

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.

Bill ID OR-2026R1-SB-1552

Session 2026R1

Status introduced

Committee Housing and Development

Senate introduced 2026-02-12

Insurance / Consumer Protection Labor / Employment

Summary

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.

Sponsor

Fred Girod

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-02-02	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-02-12	Status	introduced
2026-02-12	Latest Action	Public Hearing held.

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