SB273

Absentee voting; increasing number of days for in-person absentee voting; modifying procedures for certain polling places. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB273 modifies absentee voting procedures, extending in-person voting days and updating polling place requirements.

Oklahoma SB273 amends absentee voting rules by extending the period for in-person absentee voting and requiring the designation of multiple polling places in certain counties. Registered voters can now apply for in-person absentee ballots on additional days and times, including Wednesday through Friday before an election and Saturday during the three weeks before a General Election. The bill also mandates that absentee voting boards certify voter signatures and outlines procedures for handling electronic results storage media. This act takes effect on January 1, 2026.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Judiciary Committee then to Appropriations Committee

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

Authored by Senator Boren