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OK SB316
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Warren Hamilton
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AI Summary
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Beginning January 1, 2026, all voters must present photo identification that shows their name, photograph, expiration date (after election day), and was issued by the U.S., Oklahoma, or a federally recognized Indian tribe or nation
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Service Oklahoma must develop a new voter identification card with a photograph that will be provided free of charge and may only be used for voting purposes
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Current voter identification cards issued by county election boards will no longer be accepted as standalone proof of identity after January 1, 2026, eliminating the existing exemption from photo and expiration date requirements
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Voters who cannot produce valid photo ID may cast a provisional ballot after signing a sworn statement affirming their identity, with verification based on matching name, address, date of birth, and driver license or Social Security number
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The act becomes effective November 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Conduct of elections; requiring proof of identity for voting purposes to include a photograph; requiring development of certain voter registration card. Effective date.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Judiciary Committee then to Appropriations Committee
2/4/2025