SB2163

Oklahoma SB2163, known as Kenny’s Law, mandates that gates designed to contain livestock must remain closed except for specific exceptions.

Oklahoma SB2163, also known as Kenny’s Law, requires gates that are part of enclosures or barriers designed to contain livestock to remain closed at all times. Exceptions include ingress or egress, maintenance, livestock movement, or when a livestock owner, utility company, municipality, or any state or federal agency needs access. Violations include leaving a gate open or damaging a gate, with penalties including fines and imprisonment. The State Board of Agriculture will create rules to implement this law, which takes effect November 1, 2026.