Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma SB2087: Game and fish; allowing for possession of captive-bred alligators without permits. Effective date.
Status: In committee, February 3, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to game and fish; defining terms; allowing the possession of captive-bred alligators without a permit; prohibiting the possession of native-bred alligators; authorizing promulgation of rules by the Department of Wildlife Conservation; creating misdemeanor offenses; providing penalties; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
From the introduced text, January 15, 2026:
An Act relating to game and fish; defining terms; allowing the possession of captive-bred alligators without a permit; prohibiting the possession of native-bred alligators; authorizing promulgation of rules by the Department of Wildlife Conservation; creating misdemeanor offenses; providing penalties; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 7-502.1 of Title 29, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows: A. As used in this section: 1. "Captive-bred alligator" means any alligator hatched from eggs in captivity; and 2. "Native-bred alligator" means any alligator of a species indigenous to this state that has been hatched from eggs in the wild. Req. No. 2614 Page 1 B. Except as otherwise provided by law, no permit shall be required to possess a captive-bred alligator that has been verified as captive-bred under the provisions of this section. C. No person shall take or possess a native-bred alligator, or the eggs of a native-bred alligator, for the purpose of declaring the alligator as captive-bred, whether for private ownership, sale, or transfer. D. The Department of Wildlife Conservation shall promulgate rules necessary to implement and administer the provisions of this section. E. Any person convicted of violating any provision of this section shall, upon conviction, …
Sponsors
- Jonathan Wingard (R, SD-013) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Second Reading referred to Agriculture and Wildlife
- : Authored by Senator Wingard
- : First Reading
Subjects: Game and Fish
Common questions
- What is SB2087?
- SB2087 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Game and fish; allowing for possession of captive-bred alligators without permits. Effective date.
- What does SB2087 do?
- In its own words: An Act relating to game and fish; defining terms; allowing the possession of captive-bred alligators without a permit; prohibiting the possession of native-bred alligators; authorizing promulgation of rules by the Department of Wildlife Conservation; creating misdemeanor offenses; providing penalties; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
- What is the status of SB2087?
- In committee as of February 3, 2026. Latest action: Second Reading referred to Agriculture and Wildlife (February 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB2087?
- Jonathan Wingard (R, SD-013).
- Where is the official record for SB2087?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB2087&Session=2600
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