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OK HB2938
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jim Olsen
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AI Summary
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Individuals who move to another state or country with intent to make it their permanent residence, or who remain there indefinitely, may only vote in national elections and are prohibited from voting in Oklahoma state, county, or municipal elections
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Individuals who vote in another state or country's elections while residing there lose eligibility to vote in Oklahoma state and local elections, but retain the right to vote in national elections
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Federal government employees, State of Oklahoma employees, and their spouses who are required to be absent from Oklahoma for work purposes are exempt from these restrictions
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Individuals who move temporarily to another state or country with intent to return to Oklahoma are exempt from the restrictions
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Effective date: November 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Elections; Uniform Military and Overseas Voters Act; modifying definition; intent to return; bona fide resident; effective date.
Last Action
Policy recommendation to the Government Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Elections and Ethics
2/11/2026