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OK HB1043
OK HB1043Motor vehicles; creating the Respect for Citizens Act of 2025; declaring certain driver licenses invalid in this state; effective date.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to motor vehicles; creating the Respect for Citizens Act of 2025; declaring certain driver licenses invalid in this state; providing details on invalid licenses; requiring law enforcement issue citation to certain drivers; requiring certain notice; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Respect for Citizens Act of 2025, establishes new regulations regarding driver licenses issued to undocumented immigrants by other states. Specifically, the bill declares that driver licenses issued exclusively to undocumented immigrants or licenses with markings indicating the holder did not provide proof of lawful presence will be considered invalid in Oklahoma. When a law enforcement officer stops a driver with such an invalid license, they are required to issue a citation for driving without a valid license. Additionally, law enforcement agencies must maintain and publish on their websites a list of out-of-state driver license classes that are considered invalid within the state. The purpose of the bill appears to be restricting driving privileges for individuals who cannot prove legal presence in the United States, with the law set to take effect on November 1, 2025. By creating this new section of Oklahoma statutes, the bill aims to enforce stricter requirements for driver licensing and vehicle operation within the state.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Authored by Senator Bullard (principal Senate author) (on 02/12/2025)
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