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OK HB1865

Bill

Status

Passed

5/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Eric Roberts

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Ballots for each precinct must be printed in advance of election day, though the Secretary of the State Election Board may authorize additional ballot printing on election day in cases of shortage or emergency

  • Registered voters must appear at their assigned precinct polling place on election day rather than any location in the jurisdiction

  • Vote centers—locations where any voter in a jurisdiction can vote regardless of precinct assignment—are prohibited for election day voting by both state and county election boards

  • Emergency exceptions to the vote center prohibition may be authorized by the Secretary of the State Election Board, but only for precincts directly impacted by the emergency

  • Effective date is July 1, 2025, with an emergency clause allowing immediate effect upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Elections; directing for ballots to be printed in advance of election; hours for voting; clarifying applicability to county election board; directing voter appear at assigned polling place; prohibiting voting centers; effective date; emergency.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/22/2025

5/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/1/2025
Elections and Ethics2/4/2025
Government Oversight2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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