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OK HB3270
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nick Archer
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AI Summary
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Amends the Oklahoma Farmed Cervidae Act to allow farmed deer with genetic resistance to chronic wasting disease (specifically the SS allele at codon 96) to be released into native wild deer populations, which was previously prohibited
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Requires the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry to establish a pilot program by November 1, 2024 to enhance genetic resistance of Oklahoma deer against chronic wasting disease
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Permits release of qualifying bred female and male deer into native populations during February, March, and through April 15, beginning in 2026
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Transfers permit-issuing authority from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, with a maximum one-time permit fee of $500
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Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
Farmed cervidae; Farmed Cervidae Act; exempting certain actions from violating act; deer; genetic resistance; release into native populations; permits; changing department that issues to Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry; emergency.
Last Action
Emergency added
2/25/2026