Bill > SB1243

This bill modifies Oklahoma's driver license laws to require that all persons operating motor vehicles in the state must be either United States citizens or lawfully present in the United States. The bill mandates that Service Oklahoma (the state licensing agency) verify the citizenship status of all driver license applicants during original, renewal, and replacement applications. New provisions require that driver licenses and identification cards will now bear specific designations indicating whether the holder is a "United States Citizen" or a "Lawfully Present Noncitizen". Within six months of the bill's effective date, Service Oklahoma must review existing records to confirm citizenship status, and individuals whose status cannot be verified will be required to provide documentation proving their citizenship or lawful presence when renewing or modifying their license. If Service Oklahoma determines an individual is not lawfully present in the United States, the agency must cancel their driver license or identification card, and the individual may be subject to criminal penalties. The bill also updates various sections of Oklahoma's driver licensing statutes to incorporate citizenship and lawful presence requirements across different types of licenses, including commercial and non-commercial driver licenses. The changes will take effect on November 1, 2026, giving state agencies time to implement the new requirements.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1243&Session=2600