Oklahoma Legislative Overview – 2025 Session
OKLAHOMA Legislative Overview – 2025 Session
(Adjourned on May 30, 2025)
8 pet related items were proposed during the 1st year of the 2025-26 legislative session, 5 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network.
Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES:
| BILL # | SUMMARY | FINAL DISPOSITION |
| HB 1046 | Spay & Neuter Grant Program: Amends Title 4 (Animals) of Oklahoma Statutes by adding a new Section 901 to establish the Oklahoma Spay and Neuter Grant Program in order to address animal shelter overpopulation and reduce euthanasia rates for cats and dogs by providing financial grants to local governments and animal welfare organizations. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
| HB 1421 | Online Breeder Licensing Platform/State Preemption–Pet Store Regulation: Amends Title 4 (Animals), Chapter 4-30 (Commercial Pet Breeders & Animal Shelter Licensing Act), Section 4-30.8 (Expiration & Renewal of License) of Oklahoma Statutes to require the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry to provide an online platform for animal shelter operator and commercial pet breeder licensing. Restricts local ordinances regulating pet store dog and cat sales. | DIED IN CONFERENCE COMMITTEE (SESSION ADJOURNED) |
| HB 1953 | Breeder/Shelter Inspection Requirements: Amends Title 4 (Animals), Chapter 30 (Commercial Pet Breeders and Animal Shelter Licensing Act), Section 4-30.5 (30.5. Application for licensure – Inspection of applicant) of Oklahoma Statutes to provide a set time for inspections of licensed breeder and animal shelter facilities. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
| SB 321 | Sales Tax Holiday – Disaster Preparedness Items: Amends Title 68 (Revenue & Taxation) of Oklahoma Statutes by adding a new Section 1357.10a to provide a sales tax exemption for disaster preparedness items during specific periods in March and September, effective July 1, 2025, with immediate enactment upon approval. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
| SB 1082 | Online Breeder Licensing Platform: Amends Title 4 (Animals), Chapter 4-30 (Commercial Pet Breeders & Animal Shelter Licensing Act), Section 4-30.8 (Expiration & Renewal of License) of Oklahoma Statutes to require the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry to provide an online platform for animal shelter operator and commercial pet breeder licensing. | DIED ON SENATE CALENDAR (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
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