HB4284

Animals; creating the Oklahoma Animal Abuse Offender Registry Act; cruelty to animals; punishment; effective date.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma Animal Abuse Offender Registry Act creates a registry for animal abuse offenders.

The Oklahoma Animal Abuse Offender Registry Act creates a registry within the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation for individuals convicted of animal abuse crimes. The registry will include the names and identifying information of offenders for a specified period, depending on the severity of the offense. District court clerks are required to forward case information to the Bureau. The registry will be available for public viewing on a dedicated website by November 1, 2027. The Act also increases the punishment for certain animal abuse offenses.

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Current
Appropriations and Budget Public Safety Subcommittee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 13

House

Referred to Appropriations and Budget Public Safety Subcommittee

Feb 12

House

Withdrawn from Rules Committee

Feb 12

House

Referred to Appropriations and Budget