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

SB 953, the "Election Integrity Enforcement Act," authorizes Oklahoma district attorneys to file civil lawsuits on behalf of voters to investigate and address alleged election fraud, such as voter fraud, ballot tampering, or security breaches. It requires district attorneys to obtain court approval before initiating such actions, mandates confidentiality for investigation records, and requires annual reports to the State Election Board. The bill also prohibits frivolous lawsuits and establishes penalties for misuse of this authority. It becomes effective July 1, 2025, and directly affects district attorneys, voters, and election officials in Oklahoma.