Senate Bill No. 448 amends existing wildlife laws in Oklahoma, specifically regarding the use of state and federal wildlife refuges and Wildlife Management Areas by nonresident hunters. The bill requires nonresident hunters to obtain permission from the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission before using these areas. It establishes a lottery system for the distribution of permits, which will have a fee not exceeding $100. Additionally, the Commission is tasked with promulgating rules necessary for the implementation of these provisions.

The bill also updates statutory language and clarifies penalties for violations. Specifically, it stipulates that individuals convicted of violating the provisions will face fines ranging from $100 to $1,000, or imprisonment for 10 to 30 days, or both for the first offense. Subsequent violations will lead to the suspension of hunting privileges in the affected areas. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.