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 increasing the number of days and hours they can apply for and cast ballots. It adds Thursday and Friday (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) 14 days before elections, extends Saturday voting (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.) before major elections, and adds Wednesday (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) before General Elections. Voters must provide ID or swear an affidavit, and ballots are handled with specific security procedures for absentee voting boards. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026, affecting registered voters in counties with over 25,000 voters or large geographic areas.