SB 1516: Creates provisions relating to fences and enclosures

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

SB 1516 - The act provides that when an owner of real estate desires to construct, maintain, or repair a division fence that encloses a field, animals, or livestock, the owner, or a contractor hired by the owner, may enter onto the adjoining property up to 10 feet to construct, maintain, or repair the fence. The owner or contractor is not guilty of trespass for entering onto the adjoining property during the construction, maintenance, or repair of the fence provided that the owner or contractor does not enter onto the adjoining property beyond the 10 feet distance. The owner or contractor's liability for damages from the entry onto the adjoining property is described in the act. These provisions shall not apply when the adjoining property is owned or operated by certain entities described in the act. The act does not permit the owner or contractor to enter into a building on the adjoining property. The act is substantially similar to provisions in HCS/HB 642 (2025), provisions in SCS/HCS/HB 1116 (2025), and similar to HCS/HB 2297 (2026). JULIA SHEVELEVA

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 9, 2026Voted Do Pass S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee
2. April 2, 2026Hearing Conducted S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee
3. February 5, 2026Second Read and Referred S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee
4. January 7, 2026S First Read