Oklahoma's Senate Bill 776, known as Julie’s Law, introduces and seeks significant changes to the state's livestock and equine liability limitation laws. Set to take effect on November 1, 2025, this new legislation would enact key updates designed to enhance safety and clarify liability. Here's some of what you need to know.
If you are an equine activity sponsor, professional or participant, it is important to understand that the Oklahoma Livestock Activities Liability Limitation Act (the Act) does not provide unlimited protection from liability.
This story breaks the heart and is shockingly similar to an Oklahoma County case from just 3 years ago. Thankfully we have caring folks like those at Blazes Tribute Equine Rescue willing to step forward and do the hard work of rehabilitating horses like Rudy and now "Ruby." Horses are defined as livestock in…
In addition to creating contractual rights and duties, horse boarding arrangements form what is referred to as a bailment relationship. According to Oklahoma law, "[a] voluntary bailment is made by one giving to another, with his consent, the possession of personal property to keep for the benefit of the former... ." Okla. Stat. tit. 15,…
You may ask why I would write about the EDCC in an equine law blog? Many states including Oklahoma have laws that require horse owners to take certain steps to prevent the spread of disease. For example, a horse boarding facility could have liability if a boarding horse is injured or dies because the facility…
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