SB143

Voter registration; requiring automatic voter registration under certain circumstances; clarifying right of person to decline automatic registration. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB143 mandates automatic voter registration for eligible applicants at driver's license and state ID offices, with an option to decline.

Oklahoma SB143 amends voter registration procedures by requiring automatic voter registration when individuals apply for or renew their Oklahoma driver's license or state ID. These applicants will be asked if they wish to register to vote, with the option to decline in writing or electronically. If a person opts out, their choice remains confidential and is used solely for voter registration purposes. The bill also mandates address updates for voters who change their address at these offices, unless they explicitly decline. The effective date of this law is specified within the bill.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

Authored by Senator Kirt