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Stitt, Drummond spark fireworks over vetoed bills

  • Governor Kevin Stitt vetoed House Bill 1178 on May 14, 2025, in Oklahoma, which would have criminalized misrepresenting pets as service animals.
  • The bill, introduced by Rep. Marilyn Stark after constituent complaints, aimed to address untrained animals falsely labeled as service dogs, with mixed legislative support.
  • Stitt argued the bill was an overreaction that could add unnecessary criminal statutes, suggesting alternative approaches without new misdemeanors.
  • Stitt wrote, "criminalizing the practice is an overreaction" and noted Oklahoma would have joined 35 states with similar laws if the bill passed.
  • The Legislature may attempt to override the veto by May 30, but such an override faces challenges amid debate on business and service animal handler concerns.
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tulsatoday.com broke the news in on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
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