HB 1043 Oklahoma House · 2026 Regular Session

Motor vehicles; creating the Respect for Citizens Act of 2025; declaring certain driver licenses invalid in this state; effective date.

HB 1043, the "Respect for Citizens Act of 2025," declares certain out-of-state driver licenses issued to undocumented immigrants without proof of lawful presence as invalid in Oklahoma. It requires law enforcement to issue citations for driving with such invalid licenses and mandates police departments to post online lists of these invalid license types. The law, effective November 1, 2025, specifically targets licenses marked as issued to undocumented immigrants or those substantially identical to standard licenses but lacking proof of lawful presence.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Public Safety
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Feb 4, 2025
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Referred to Public Safety
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Feb 3, 2025
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