This bill amends 4 O.S. 2021, Section 43, which pertains to the regulation of animal overpopulation, specifically addressing the management of dogs running at large. The key change in the legislation is the removal of the requirement that only counties with a population of two hundred thousand or more can regulate or prohibit the running at large of dogs. This allows all counties, regardless of their population size, to implement regulations concerning stray dogs, including the authority to impound and dispose of such animals.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of county commissioners in establishing and enforcing rules related to dog management, including entering into cooperative agreements with local law enforcement for enforcement purposes. Violations of these regulations are classified as misdemeanors, with each day of continued offense considered a separate violation. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.