SB952

Elections; requiring school board to provide rooms as polling places; adding persons eligible to provide certain statement. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB952 mandates school boards to provide rooms as polling places and expands eligibility for absentee voting agents.

Oklahoma SB952 amends election laws by requiring school boards to furnish rooms in school buildings as polling places at no cost. It also modifies the eligibility criteria for individuals who can act as agents for incapacitated voters seeking to vote by absentee ballot, allowing anyone at least 16 years old who is not related to or employed by anyone on the ballot to serve as an agent. The bill includes provisions for the submission and return of absentee ballots, ensuring they are handled appropriately. The changes take effect on 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 Rader