Bill > HB1326

This bill amends Oklahoma's existing law on cockfighting by adding a specific exemption that allows cockfighting between a live fowl and a robot, provided that the robot does not cause any harm to the bird. The bill modifies Section 1692.9 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which previously outlined exemptions for hunting birds and agricultural fowl production. The new provision (labeled as subsection C) explicitly permits robotic cockfighting under the condition that the robot does not injure the live fowl. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025, giving time for implementation and awareness. While the purpose of this specific robotic cockfighting exemption is not elaborated upon in the text, it appears to create a controlled, non-violent alternative to traditional cockfighting, which is typically prohibited under animal cruelty laws.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1326&Session=2600