SB654

Elections; creating certain misdemeanor offense. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB654 amends absentee ballot harvesting laws, defines the practice, and creates a misdemeanor offense for violations.

Oklahoma SB654 amends existing laws regarding absentee ballot harvesting, defining it as collecting or obtaining an absentee ballot from another person with the intent to submit it to election officials. The bill modifies certain definitions and restricts notary publics from requesting or assisting in absentee ballots for others. It also creates a misdemeanor offense for notary publics who knowingly violate these restrictions. The act will become effective November 1, 2025.

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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 Paxton