Absentee voting; increasing number of days for in-person absentee voting. Effective date.

SB 129 expands in-person absentee voting opportunities for Oklahoma voters by adding two new voting periods: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the Thursday and Friday 14 calendar days before any election, and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the Wednesday before General Elections. It directly affects registered voters in Oklahoma counties, particularly those who prefer in-person absentee voting over mail ballots. The bill amends existing law to extend the window for applying and voting in person, while maintaining current requirements for voter identification and ballot handling procedures. The changes take effect January 1, 2026.