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This resolution affirms Oklahoma's stance against the federal REAL ID Act of 2005, asserting the state's right to opt out of the program based on principles of federalism protected by the Tenth Amendment. The resolution highlights concerns about the collection and retention of personal and sensitive biometric information, noting that Oklahoma currently offers residents a choice between REAL ID-compliant and noncompliant identification cards. However, the resolution points out that this choice is essentially meaningless, as the state collects, stores, and shares personal information identically for both types of identification. The Oklahoma State Senate resolves to recognize citizens' right to refuse participation in the REAL ID program, urging the state to continue offering both identification options and to protect personal information by prohibiting its sharing without a court-approved warrant. The resolution emphasizes the importance of protecting citizens from coerced compliance and what it describes as the "illusion of security" created by the current identification system.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sr18&Session=2600