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This bill creates the Election Integrity Enforcement Act, which empowers district attorneys to initiate civil actions related to alleged election irregularities or fraud within their judicial districts. Under the act, district attorneys can investigate and address potential election law violations such as voter fraud, ballot tampering, unlawful voting practices, and voting machine security breaches. They are authorized to seek injunctive relief, pursue restitution, and request access to election records from state and county election boards, though such records must remain confidential. Before filing a lawsuit, district attorneys must obtain prior court approval by demonstrating a prima facie case of election fraud or irregularity. The bill includes safeguards against frivolous litigation, with potential penalties including censure, suspension, or removal for repeated misuse of this authority. District attorneys will be required to submit annual reports on litigation outcomes to the Oklahoma State Election Board, and the Secretary of the State Election Board is authorized to create necessary implementation rules. The act is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, with an emergency clause allowing immediate implementation upon passage and approval, highlighting the perceived urgency of enhancing election integrity measures.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb953&Session=2600