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OK SB2087
OK SB2087Game and fish; allowing for possession of captive-bred alligators without permits. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to game and fish; defining terms; allowing the possession of captive-bred alligators without a permit; prohibiting the possession of native-bred alligators; authorizing promulgation of rules by the Department of Wildlife Conservation; creating misdemeanor offenses; providing penalties; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill allows individuals to possess alligators that were hatched from eggs in captivity, referred to as "captive-bred alligators," without needing a special permit, provided they can verify their captive-bred status. However, it strictly prohibits taking or possessing native alligators, meaning those indigenous to the state and hatched in the wild, or their eggs, for the purpose of falsely claiming them as captive-bred for private ownership, sale, or transfer. The Department of Wildlife Conservation is authorized to create rules to enforce these provisions, and violating them will be considered a misdemeanor offense, punishable by fines, jail time, or both. This new law will take effect on November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Agriculture and Wildlife (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb2087&Session=2600 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB2087%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB2087%20INT.PDF |
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