SB 776 Summary

• Establishes "Julie's Law" amending the Oklahoma Livestock Activities Liability Limitation Act by redefining and clarifying terms related to livestock and equestrian activities.

• Prohibits persons under 18 years of age from engaging in equine activities at equestrian facilities without wearing protective headgear that meets ASTM International and Safety Equipment Institute standards.

• Allows the helmet requirement to be waived pursuant to Section 50.4 of Title 76 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

• Maintains liability protections for livestock activity sponsors, participants, and professionals acting in good faith, except in cases involving willful disregard for safety, intentional injury, faulty equipment, failure to assess participant ability, or known dangerous facility conditions.

• Becomes effective November 1, 2025.