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OK SB814

Bill

Status

Passed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Todd Gollihare

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma law to allow registered voters deployed as uniformed-service voters (in addition to first responders and emergency workers) to request emergency absentee ballots after the standard request deadline

  • Requires voters to submit written requests in a form prescribed by the Secretary of the State Election Board, signed by the voter and provided to their county election board secretary

  • Mandates ballots be returned in person, by U.S. mail, or by other Secretary-approved delivery methods to the county election board no later than 7:00 p.m. on election day

  • Requires voter identity verification per Section 7-114 and applies name, birth date, and identification number matching requirements established under Section 14-105

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025, with an emergency clause allowing immediate implementation upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Absentee ballots; authorizing uniformed service member to receive certain absentee ballot. Effective date. Emergency.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/05/2025

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections and Ethics4/1/2025
Government Oversight4/1/2025
Judiciary2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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