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This bill modifies Oklahoma's voter residency requirements by adding several new provisions to clarify voter eligibility. The bill begins with legislative findings that emphasize states' constitutional authority to establish voter qualifications, specifically highlighting that no provision of the U.S. Constitution or federal law extends voting rights to individuals who were never domiciled in the United States. The key changes to voter registration law include three primary new restrictions: individuals who were never domiciled in the United States cannot establish residency or vote in Oklahoma, U.S. citizens who were never domiciled in the United States are ineligible to register or vote, and residency cannot be established if the person was never domiciled in the United States. The bill also maintains existing provisions regarding voter eligibility for people with felony convictions, specifying various conditions under which they can regain voting rights, such as fully serving their sentence, receiving a commutation, or being granted a pardon. Additionally, the bill preserves existing language about voting eligibility for individuals with incapacitation status, allowing those who are no longer considered incapacitated to register to vote. The bill is set to become effective on November 1, 2026, giving election officials and potential voters time to understand and adapt to the new requirements.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1351&Session=2600