Bill No. 722 amends the Oklahoma Agricultural Code to update definitions and regulations related to animal identification and the responsibilities of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. Key changes include the modification of definitions for terms such as "Department," which now refers 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. The bill also clarifies that backtags will not be considered official identification unless the animal is shipped directly to slaughter.

Additionally, the bill outlines the intent of the Oklahoma Legislature to authorize the Department to develop and administer an Oklahoma Animal Identification Program aimed at enhancing disease preparedness and maintaining the health status of livestock. The Department is granted the authority to create rules for the program, which may include various forms of animal identification and record-keeping, while ensuring that any fees charged are limited to the actual costs incurred. Confidentiality provisions are also included to protect the data collected by the Department, with specific circumstances under which information may be disclosed. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.