SB1493

Voter registration; prohibiting identification cards issued by an educational institution from being used as proof of identity. Emergency.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma SB1493 prohibits educational institution ID cards from being used as voter ID.

Oklahoma SB1493 amends voter registration laws to prohibit identification cards issued by educational institutions from being used as proof of identity for voting purposes. The bill updates statutory language to clarify the types of acceptable identification for voters. It also includes provisions for provisional ballots and updating voter information. An emergency clause is declared, indicating the need for immediate effect to preserve public peace, health, or safety.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 24

Senate

Coauthored by Representative Lepak (principal House author)

Feb 3

Senate

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

Feb 2

Senate

First Reading