Bill > HB1455

This bill creates a new law that criminalizes the misuse of official authority by state government employees to interfere with or influence elections for state offices. Specifically, if a person employed by a state agency, department, or political subdivision knowingly and willfully uses their official position to impact the nomination or election of candidates for state positions (such as Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Senators, State Representatives, or other statewide elected roles), they will be committing a felony. The punishment for this crime can include a fine of up to $10,000, imprisonment in the State Penitentiary for up to one year, or both. The bill aims to protect the integrity of state elections by preventing government employees from leveraging their positions to improperly influence electoral outcomes. The law is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, and will be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 184 of Title 21.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1455&Session=2600