Real Property - Dedication - Roads

SB 258 establishes that private roads open to public travel for 20+ years are automatically considered offered for dedication to public use. If a state, county, or municipality maintains such a road like a public road (before or after the 20-year period), it is deemed accepted as a public road. The bill prohibits local governments from passing laws conflicting with these rules and clarifies that other dedication methods remain available. This directly affects property owners with long-used private roads and local governments responsible for road maintenance. The law takes effect October 1, 2026.