HB1865

Elections; directing for ballots to be printed in advance of election; hours for voting; clarifying applicability to county election board; directing voter appear at assigned polling place; prohibiting voting centers; effective date; emergency.

Complete·5/27/25

Oklahoma HB1865 mandates paper ballots, sets voting hours, and restricts voting centers.

Oklahoma HB1865 requires all ballots to be printed on paper to ensure accuracy. It mandates that polling places open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. on election days, allowing voters in line by closing time to cast their ballots. The bill prohibits voting centers except in emergencies, with any such use limited to directly impacted precincts. It clarifies that subprecincts are not prohibited. The act becomes effective July 1, 2025, with an emergency clause for immediate implementation.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

68 Yea

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16 Nay

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14 Absent

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History

May 27, 2025

House

Approved by Governor 05/22/2025

May 19, 2025

House

Enrolled, signed, to Senate

May 19, 2025

Senate

Enrolled measure signed, returned to House