The bill amends the existing law regarding open pasture road designations in Oklahoma. It modifies the definition of an open pasture road to specify that it is a road maintained by a county, where the land on both sides is owned by the same owner and is without fencing. The bill also removes the previous time limitation for designating a road as an open pasture road, allowing the board of county commissioners the authority to designate such roads. Additionally, it updates the requirements for designation, including the installation of cattle guards and the allowance for cattle to run at large through these roads.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies liability issues, stating that neither the property owner nor the livestock owner will be liable for damages caused by collisions with livestock on designated open pasture roads. Instead, the driver of the motor vehicle will be responsible for any damages to property. The property owner is required to notify the board of county commissioners annually to confirm that the property continues to meet the designation requirements, and if they no longer wish to maintain the designation, they must ensure livestock are fenced out of the roadway within thirty days. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.