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OK SB814
Absentee ballots; authorizing uniformed service member to receive certain absentee ballot. Effective date. Emergency.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
04/15/2025
04/15/2025
Crossed Over
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
Passed
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/05/2025
05/05/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO. 814 By: Gollihare of the Senate and Hall and Newton of the House An Act relating to absentee ballots; amending 26 O.S. 2021, Section 14-115.6, as last amended by Section 23, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (26 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 14-115.6), which relates to emergency absentee ballots for first responders and emergency workers; authorizing uniformed service member to receive certain absentee ballot; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Absentee ballots
AI Summary
This bill amends Oklahoma's existing law regarding emergency absentee ballots to expand eligibility for such ballots. Currently, the law allows first responders and emergency workers to request an emergency absentee ballot after the standard ballot request deadline if they are deployed for disaster or emergency relief efforts. The bill adds uniformed service members (as defined in Section 14-137) to this list of eligible voters, allowing them to also request emergency absentee ballots after the standard deadline. The process remains the same: voters must submit a written request to their county election board, provide proof of identity, and return ballots by 7:00 p.m. on election day either in person, by mail, or through approved delivery methods. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2025, and contains an emergency clause that allows it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval. This change aims to make voting more accessible for uniformed service members who may have limited time or ability to request ballots through standard procedures.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Approved by Governor 05/05/2025 (on 05/05/2025)
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