Bill > HB1300

This bill modifies Oklahoma's election laws to expand provisional ballot options for absentee voters. Specifically, the bill allows absentee voters to cast an in-person provisional ballot on election day at their assigned polling place or at an in-person absentee voting site in their county of registration under two circumstances: first, if their original absentee ballot has not been received by the county election board by election day (and the provisional ballot will only be counted if the county election board confirms the original ballot was not received by the deadline), and second, if the absentee voter received a notice of ballot rejection before election day (with the provisional ballot only being counted if the county election board confirms the original ballot's rejection). The bill aims to provide additional voting options and safeguards for absentee voters who may have issues with their original ballot, ensuring they have a means to cast a vote. The changes will take effect on November 1, 2025, giving election officials time to prepare for the new provisional voting provisions. The bill amends existing election law to codify these new procedures for absentee voter provisional ballots.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1300&Session=2500