HB4055

Animals; Breeding Animals Responsibly and with Care Act; Commercial Pet Breeders and Animal Shelter Licensing Act; fees; fund; grant; requirements; rules; definition; fines; violation; forfeiture; exceptions; effective date.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma HB4055 establishes licensing and fee requirements for commercial pet breeders and animal shelters, and creates a licensing fund.

Oklahoma HB4055, known as the Breeding Animals Responsibly and with Care (BARC) Act, mandates licensing for commercial pet breeders and animal shelters. It sets fees for licenses and renewals based on the number of intact female animals. The act creates the Commercial Pet Breeders and Animal Shelter Licensing Fund, primarily used for administering and enforcing licensing laws. Secondary uses of the fund include grants for veterinary care, spay and neuter services, and educational materials for licensed shelters and rescue organizations.

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Where it stands

Current
Agriculture Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Agriculture Committee: DO PASS AS AMENDED BY CS

3 Yea

DRD

4 Nay

RRRR

Calendar

Feb 16

3:00 PM

House Agriculture Hearing

History

Feb 3

House

Second Reading referred to Energy and Natural Resources Oversight

Feb 3

House

Referred to Agriculture

Feb 2

House

First Reading