Absentee ballots; prescribing qualifying justification for absentee ballot applications. Effective date.
Second Reading referred to Judiciary
Summary
The bill revises Oklahoma’s absentee‑ballot rules by restricting the acceptable justifications to five specific categories and by requiring applicants to provide a name, birth date and identification number that match the voter registration record. It applies to all registered voters who request an absentee ballot, whether they apply online, by mail, fax or in person, and will take effect on November 1, 2026.
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