Election integrity; creating the Election Integrity Enforcement Act; authorizing certain civil actions; establishing procedures and requirements for certain actions. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 953 creates the "Election Integrity Enforcement Act," authorizing Oklahoma district attorneys to file civil lawsuits alleging election fraud (such as voter fraud, ballot tampering, or voting machine security breaches) on behalf of voters. It requires court approval before lawsuits can be filed to prevent frivolous claims, mandates confidentiality for investigation records, and requires annual reports on case outcomes to the State Election Board. The law directly affects district attorneys (as enforcers) and voters (as the protected party), with implementation beginning July 1, 2025. It establishes specific procedures for investigations and civil actions without creating new criminal penalties.