OK SB2163

"Kenny's Law" requires all gates on enclosures designed to contain livestock to remain closed at all times on private or public property in Oklahoma

Exceptions permit gates to be open during ingress/egress, maintenance activities, livestock movement between areas, or when property owners, utilities, or government agencies need functional access

Violations occur when a person knowingly or maliciously leaves a livestock gate open, damages a gate compromising livestock containment, or allows livestock to escape

First and second offenses are misdemeanors punishable by fines up to $1,000 and/or up to 180 days in county jail per offense; third and subsequent offenses carry fines up to $2,500 and/or up to 1 year imprisonment per offense

Violators are also liable for all financial damages caused by the violation; effective date is November 1, 2026