Bill > HB1007

This bill amends Oklahoma election law to explicitly prohibit identification cards issued by educational institutions (such as schools, universities, or other educational institutions) from being used as valid proof of identity for voter registration and voting purposes. The bill adds a new section to the Oklahoma Statutes and modifies an existing section of election law to clarify that these types of student IDs cannot be used to prove identity when registering to vote or casting a ballot. Currently, valid voter identification must include a name that matches the voter registry, a photograph of the person, and an expiration date after the election date, and must be issued by the United States, State of Oklahoma, or a federally recognized tribal government. The bill maintains existing provisions that allow voters without proper ID to cast a provisional ballot, which will be counted if they can verify their identity through other means such as matching names, addresses, and birthdates in voter registration records. The new restrictions on educational institution IDs will take effect on November 1, 2025, giving election officials and voters advance notice of the change.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1007&Session=2600