OK SB1286

Bill

OK SB1286

Elections; requiring certain political subdivisions to provide polling place. Effective date.

Introduced
02/02/2026

In Committee
03/30/2026

Crossed Over
03/26/2026

Passed

Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to elections; amending 26 O.S. 2021, Section 3-123, which relates to polling places; requiring certain political subdivisions to provide a polling place; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Oklahoma law to require certain political subdivisions to provide a polling place for elections. Specifically, any political subdivision that held an election conducted by a county election board after January 1, 2023, and owns, rents, or leases a facility in or near a precinct that lacks a suitable polling place, must now provide that facility as a polling place at no cost, upon receiving a written request from the secretary of the county election board. This change aims to ensure that all precincts have access to a proper location for voters to cast their ballots. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2026.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (2)

Christi Gillespie (R)*, Mike Osburn (R)*,

Last Action

Policy recommendation to the Government Oversight committee; Do Pass Elections and Ethics (on 04/06/2026)

Official Document

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1286&Session=2600

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1286&Session=2600
Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Engrossed	https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/SB1286%20ENGR%20BILLSUM.PDF
BillText	https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20ENGR/SB/SB1286%20ENGR.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Committee Substitute	https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1286%20CS%20BILLSUM.PDF
BillText	https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/SFLR/SB1286%20SFLR.PDF
BillText	https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20SUBS/SCS/SB1286%20CS.PDF
Committee Amendment	https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20AMENDMENTS/Senate/SB1286%20PCS.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced	https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1286%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF
BillText	https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1286%20INT.PDF

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