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OK SB1286

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christi Gillespie

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Political subdivisions that held an election conducted by a county election board on or after January 1, 2023, must provide a facility for use as a polling place if located in or near a precinct without a suitable polling place available
  • Removes the previous permissive language allowing school district boards of education to voluntarily provide polling places
  • Expands the requirement from only municipalities to all political subdivisions that own, rent, or lease qualifying facilities
  • Facilities must be provided at no cost upon written request from the county election board secretary
  • Effective date: November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Elections; requiring certain political subdivisions to provide polling place. Effective date.

Last Action

Placed on General Order

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/3/2026

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