Bill > HB1005

This bill updates Oklahoma's voter identification requirements, mandating more stringent photo identification rules for voting. Specifically, the bill requires voters to present a government-issued photo ID that shows their name, includes a photograph, and has a current expiration date when voting in-person. Prior to January 1, 2027, voters can use a county election board voter identification card that doesn't meet all photo ID requirements. After that date, voters must present a photo ID meeting all specified criteria. To ensure voter access, Service Oklahoma will develop and provide free photo identification cards to registered voters who lack acceptable identification, which will be valid for ten years and only available at state-run Service Oklahoma locations. If a voter cannot provide acceptable identification, they may cast a provisional ballot by signing an affidavit, which will be verified against the voter registration database using name, address, date of birth, and other identifying information. The bill also allows for name and address updates during the provisional ballot process and establishes that false swearing on such an affidavit is a felony. The new identification requirements will become effective on November 1, 2025, with the Secretary of the State Election Board and Service Oklahoma responsible for developing implementation rules and procedures.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1005&Session=2600