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OK HB2938

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jim Olsen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Individuals who move temporarily to another state or country with intent to return to Oklahoma are exempt from the restrictions

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Elections and Ethics2/3/2026
Government Oversight2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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