SB1243

Driver licenses; requiring persons operating motor vehicles to be United States citizens or lawfully present in the United States. Effective date.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma SB1243 mandates that only U.S. citizens or lawful U.S. residents can operate motor vehicles in the state.

Oklahoma SB1243 amends the state's driver licensing laws to require that only U.S. citizens or lawful U.S. residents can operate motor vehicles. It mandates that Service Oklahoma, the state's driver licensing agency, verify the citizenship or lawful presence status of all applicants for driver licenses. The bill also specifies that driver licenses must indicate whether the holder is a U.S. citizen or lawfully present in the U.S. It outlines procedures for issuing temporary licenses, handling renewals, and canceling licenses for those who cannot prove lawful presence.

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Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 16

Senate

Coauthored by Representative Lepak (principal House author)

Feb 3

Senate

Second Reading referred to Rules Committee then to Appropriations Committee

Feb 2

Senate

First Reading