Bill > SB722

This bill modifies Oklahoma's Agricultural Code by making two primary changes: First, it updates definitions in Section 1-3, including minor technical corrections to references like changing "USDA" to "United States Department of Agriculture" and standardizing language. More significantly, the bill introduces a new provision prohibiting electronic monitoring of cattle or bison under 18 months of age without the owner's consent. Second, the bill amends Section 4-20 related to the Oklahoma Animal Identification Program, adding the same prohibition against electronic monitoring of young cattle and bison without owner consent. The bill applies this restriction specifically to rules governing animal identification technologies used to track and trace animal movements. The new restrictions aim to protect livestock owners' privacy and give them more control over electronic tracking of their younger animals. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025, providing ample time for stakeholders to understand and prepare for the new requirements. The changes reflect a legislative intent to balance animal identification needs with property owners' rights and concerns about electronic surveillance of livestock.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb722&Session=2600