Proposed Legislation Alert: Oklahoma Senator Pushes for Major Changes to Livestock Liability Limitation Laws

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.

Liability Releases or Waivers

Oklahoma has enacted certain protections for “livestock activities sponsors, participants and livestock professionals” by limiting civil liability for injuries inherent to such activities. An earlier blog on the Livestock Liability Limitation Act gave a general overview of what is protected by statute and what is not. In this blog I will discuss liability releases or…