SB 478 Oklahoma Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Feral swine; requiring permission from landowner or lessee to remove or take feral swine on certain property. Effective date.

SB 478 removes the permit requirement for daytime feral swine removal on private or public property, but requires landowner or lessee permission for such removals. It repeals a previous special permit for private property owners to kill feral swine and modifies related statutes to make language gender-neutral. The bill maintains that nighttime removal still requires a permit from the Department of Wildlife Conservation. This directly affects landowners (who must consent) and individuals removing feral swine, streamlining daytime management while preserving oversight for nighttime activity.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Mar 5, 2025

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Committee

Mar 3, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Agriculture and Wildlife committee; CR filed

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Feb 3, 2025

Introduced

First Reading

upper

2 primary · 0 co-sponsors