SB945

Crimes and punishments; relating to animal cruelty; creating misdemeanor and felony offenses; modifying scope and penalty of certain felony offense. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25

Oklahoma SB945 amends animal cruelty laws, creating misdemeanor and felony offenses for those who abuse animals in their care.

Oklahoma SB945 amends existing laws to create misdemeanor and felony offenses for animal cruelty. It targets individuals who provide care, grooming, or boarding services, and who willfully or maliciously harm animals in their care. The bill also modifies the scope and penalties for certain felony offenses related to animal cruelty. Penalties include imprisonment and fines. The changes update statutory language and establish an effective date.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Public Safety Committee: DO PASS AMENDED

5 Yea

RRRDR

3 Nay

RDR

History

Mar 6, 2025

Senate

Coauthored by Representative Lawson (principal House author)

Feb 24, 2025

Senate

Placed on General Order

Feb 19, 2025

Senate

Reported Do Pass as amended Public Safety committee; CR filed