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OK SB1070

Bill

Status

Failed

2/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tom Woods

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates "Kenny's Law" requiring all gates that are part of livestock enclosures or barriers to remain closed at all times, except during ingress/egress, maintenance, livestock movement, or when authorized access is needed.

  • Defines violations as knowingly and maliciously leaving a gate open, damaging a gate that compromises livestock containment, or allowing livestock to escape on private or public property.

  • First and second convictions are misdemeanors punishable by a fine up to $1,000 or up to 180 days in county jail, or both, for each offense.

  • Third and subsequent convictions are punishable by a fine up to $2,500 or up to one year in county jail, or both, for each offense, plus financial liability for all damages caused.

  • Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry shall promulgate rules to implement the act, which becomes effective November 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Agriculture; creating Kenny's Law; requiring gates to remain closed. Effective date.

Last Action

Failed in Committee - Agriculture and Wildlife

2/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Wildlife2/4/2025

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