OK HB1367

Prohibits the use of carbon monoxide chambers for euthanizing dogs, cats, and other household animals held by animal shelters or agencies, with strikethrough removing this method as an option.

Permits euthanasia only by administration of denatured sodium pentobarbital injections or other methods approved by the Animal Industries Services Division of the State Department of Agriculture that align with American Veterinary Medical Association standards.

Requires that kittens and puppies under 16 weeks of age be euthanized only by injection of denatured sodium pentobarbital, not carbon monoxide.

Establishes humane euthanasia standards including that methods must be painless, minimize animal anxiety and fear, be simple to use, legally available, mechanically simple, and physically safe for personnel.

Becomes effective November 1, 2015, and repeals 4 O.S. 2011, Sections 503 and 504.