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OK HB1005

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jim Olsen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all voters to present photo identification meeting specific criteria starting January 1, 2027; until then, county election board voter identification cards remain acceptable without a photo

  • Acceptable photo ID must show the voter's name matching the precinct registry, include a photograph, have an expiration date after the election (with exceptions for military and indefinitely valid IDs), and be issued by the U.S., Oklahoma, or a federally recognized tribe

  • Service Oklahoma must develop and provide free photo identification cards to registered voters who lack qualifying ID by January 1, 2027; cards are valid for 10 years and available only at state-run locations

  • Voters unable to produce photo ID may cast a provisional ballot after signing an oath; the ballot counts only if name, address, date of birth, and driver license or Social Security number match voter registration records

  • Effective date is November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Elections; registration card; photo identification; effective date.

Last Action

Placed on General Order

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/15/2025
Judiciary4/1/2025
Appropriations and Budget General Government Subcommittee2/4/2025
Appropriations and Budget2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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