Bill > SB273

This bill modifies Oklahoma's absentee voting procedures by expanding in-person absentee voting opportunities and updating election administration practices. Specifically, it increases the number of days for in-person absentee voting by adding a Wednesday before elections for counties with over 25,000 registered voters, and requires these counties to establish one in-person absentee polling place for every 15,000 registered voters. The bill adjusts the application process, allowing voters to get in line to request an absentee ballot instead of just applying, and maintains existing identity verification requirements where voters must provide proof of identity or sign a sworn statement. The legislation also updates election security protocols, such as requiring law enforcement officers to secure and transport electronic voting media and ballot transfer cases, and provides consistent procedures for handling potential voting device malfunctions. These changes aim to make absentee voting more accessible while maintaining election integrity, with the new provisions set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb273&Session=2600