Agriculture; requiring certain gate closures; providing exceptions; prescribing penalties for violations. Effective date.

SB 2163, "Kenny’s Law," requires all gates used to contain livestock on private or public property to remain closed at all times, except during reasonable ingress/egress, maintenance, livestock movement, or authorized access by owners or agencies. Violating this rule - such as leaving a gate open or causing livestock to escape - triggers misdemeanor penalties, including fines up to $2,500 or up to one year in jail for repeat offenses. The law directly affects livestock property owners, ranchers, and anyone accessing enclosed areas, aiming to prevent escapes through mandatory gate closure. The Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture must create implementing rules, and the law takes effect November 1, 2026.