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HB 1005OKLAHOMASession 2026State Billpassed both
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Oklahoma requires photo identification for voting and directs Service Oklahoma to issue free voter IDs by 2027

Original title: Elections; registration card; photo identification; effective date.

Last action · March 2, 2026: Placed on General OrderSponsors: Robert Manger and 1 other

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What This Bill Would Do

Beginning January 1, 2027, Oklahoma voters must present a government-issued photo identification containing an expiration date to vote in person, phasing out the use of county-issued voter identification cards without photos. To support this change, Service Oklahoma must develop and provide free voter photo identification cards by January 1, 2027. Voters unable to produce valid ID may cast a subject to specific verification requirements.

Why it matters

Registered voters who lack a qualifying photo ID must obtain a free card from Service Oklahoma or cast a that requires matching personal data in the state database to be counted.

Background
  • Service Oklahoma is a state agency established to handle vehicle licensing, driver testing, and related motor vehicle services. context
  • The State Election Board oversees voter registration and election administration across Oklahoma. context

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Registered voters in Oklahoma

Voters must provide photo identification meeting specific state criteria to vote in person starting in 2027 and may obtain a free voter ID from Service Oklahoma.

Directly affected

Service Oklahoma

Service Oklahoma is required to develop, design in consultation with the State Election Board, and issue free ten-year photo identification cards at state-run locations.

Directly affected

State Election Board

The Secretary of the State Election Board must collaborate on ID card design, approve sworn statements for provisional voting, and promulgate implementation rules.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does the mandatory photo ID requirement take effect for all voters?
Starting January 1, 2027, every person appearing to vote must present photo identification that includes a photograph, an expiration date, and is issued by the U.S., Oklahoma, or a federally recognized Indian tribe or nation.
How can I get a voter ID card if I do not have a driver license or passport?
No later than January 1, 2027, Service Oklahoma must develop and provide photo identification cards free of charge to registered voters who present a voter registration card or other proof of registration and sign an affirmation that they lack other qualifying identification.
What happens if I go to vote without my photo ID?
If you decline or are unable to produce proof of identity, you may sign a sworn statement under oath and cast a , which will be counted if your identifying details match the state voter registration database.

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Where This Stands

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Procedural history

22 actions
  1. Mar 2, 2026Senate
    Placed on General Order
  2. Mar 2, 2026SenateCommittee
    Withdrawn from Appropriations committee
  3. Apr 15, 2025SenateCommittee
    Referred to Appropriations
  4. Apr 15, 2025Senate
    Enacting clause stricken
  5. Apr 15, 2025SenateFloor
    Reported Do Pass as amended Judiciary committee; CR filed
  6. Apr 1, 2025SenateCommittee
    Second Reading referred to Judiciary Committee then to Appropriations Committee
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  1. Mar 31, 2025Senate
    Coauthored by Senator Burns
  2. Mar 31, 2025SenateIntroduced
    First Reading
  3. Mar 31, 2025House
    Engrossed, signed, to Senate
  4. Mar 27, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred for engrossment
  5. Mar 27, 2025HouseFloor
    Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 75 Nays: 18
  6. Mar 27, 2025House
    Amended by floor substitute
  7. Mar 27, 2025House
    Coauthored by Representative(s) Manger
  8. Mar 27, 2025House
    General Order
  9. Feb 27, 2025House
    Authored by Senator Bullard (principal Senate author)
  10. Feb 27, 2025House
    Title stricken
  11. Feb 27, 2025HouseFloor
    CR; Do Pass, as amended, Appropriations and Budget Committee
  12. Feb 19, 2025HouseFloor
    Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget General Government Subcommittee
  13. Feb 4, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred to Appropriations and Budget General Government Subcommittee
  14. Feb 4, 2025HouseCommittee
    Second Reading referred to Appropriations and Budget
  15. Feb 3, 2025House
    Authored by Representative Olsen
  16. Feb 3, 2025HouseIntroduced
    First Reading

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Lobbying Activity

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Sponsors

Robert MangerHouse · District 101RepublicanPrimary sponsor
George BurnsSenate · District 5RepublicanCosponsor

Discoveries

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Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift99% confidence

Transition to Mandatory Photo ID

The legislation transitions Oklahoma from allowing non-photo county voter cards prior to January 1, 2027, to strictly requiring government-issued photo identification thereafter.

Service OklahomaState Election Board

Connected Entities

Olsen, George Burns, Service Oklahoma and 3 more
PersonOlsen“House author of the bill.”Map →
PersonGeorge Burns“Senate author of the bill.”Map →
OrganizationService Oklahoma“Tasked with developing and issuing free photo identification cards for voters.”Map →
OrganizationState Election Board“Collaborates on ID design and promulgates rules for implementation and provision”Map →
PersonRobert Manger“House author of the bill.”Map →
PersonBullard“Senate author of the bill.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.oklegislature.gov

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  • Controversy75
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  • Entertainment5
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