Proof of Identity

This bill is about the type of ID voters can use in elections in Oklahoma. Basically, ID cards from schools, colleges, or educational institutions can't be used as proof of identity to register to vote.

This bill:

• Changes part of the Oklahoma Statute about what counts as proof of identity for voting.

• Oklahoma Statute: The official rules and laws that people in Oklahoma must follow. 

Makes it clear that school IDs won't work as proof of identity for voting.

Makes every voter say their name and show proof of identity to the precinct judge, who is the person who oversees the voting process at a specific polling place, making sure that the election runs smoothly and fairly.

Says Voter ID cards from county election boards can count as proof without some of the parts that are usually needed on an ID.

• County election boards: Groups that organize and manage elections within a county, including tasks like setting up polling places and counting votes.

Allows voters to sign an oath statement and vote with a provisional ballot if they don’t have an ID that counts.

• Oath Statement: A formal promise made by voters or election officials to confirm their identity or to promise they will do their duties honestly.

• Provisional Ballot: A special type of ballot used when there are questions about whether a person can vote; it is counted once the voter's information is checked.

• For provisional ballots, the verification needs to match name, address, date of birth, and drivers license number or the last 4 numbers of the person’s Social Security number, with the voter registration database.

Says that lying after you’ve promised not to by signing an oath statement is a big crime called a felony.

If this bill passes, proof of identity includes:

• Name that matches the precinct registry.

  • Precinct registry: A list of registered voters in a specific area used to check in voters at polling places.

• A photo of the person.

• When after Election Day the proof expires.

• Issued by the U.S., Oklahoma, or recognized Indian tribes.

Voters who have legally changed their names or addresses can mention that on the affidavit and update their voter registry.

• Affidavit: A written statement confirmed by oath, used to confirm certain information, like a voter's identity or address.

If this bill passes, these changes start on November 1, 2025.