Bill No. 722 amends the Oklahoma Agricultural Code to update definitions and provisions related to animal identification and the responsibilities of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. Key changes include the modification of the definition of "Department" to refer specifically to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, and the prohibition of electronic monitoring of cattle or bison younger than eighteen months without the owner's consent. Additionally, the bill clarifies that official identification methods must be approved by the United States Department of Agriculture and outlines the Department's authority to develop and implement an Oklahoma Animal Identification Program.

The bill also emphasizes the importance of confidentiality regarding data collected for animal identification, allowing for the release of information only under specific circumstances, such as federal law requirements or for disease control purposes. It establishes that any fees charged by the Department for the program will be limited to actual implementation costs. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.