HB 1362 makes it a crime for non-U.S. citizens (defined as "aliens") to enter or remain in Oklahoma without legal authorization to be in the United States. First offenses are misdemeanors punishable by up to one year in jail or a $500 fine; second offenses or offenses committed during other crimes are felonies punishable by up to two years in prison or a $1,000 fine. The law requires convicted individuals to leave Oklahoma within 72 hours and mandates law enforcement to collect biometric data and check federal databases. It also preempts local governments from enacting conflicting immigration policies and creates an alternative to prison: if conditions are met (no prior violent crime, not charged with another felony), courts can order deportation instead of incarceration.
SB 1243 requires all individuals operating motor vehicles in Oklahoma to be U.S. citizens or lawfully present in the United States. The bill mandates that Service Oklahoma verify citizenship or lawful presence status before issuing or renewing driver's licenses, prohibiting licenses for those who do not meet this requirement. Exceptions include certain commercial drivers (e.g., Class A/B/C licenses) and nonresidents under specific circumstances, while noncitizens must provide proof of lawful presence. The bill also updates license documentation procedures and designations without changing existing restrictions for minors or motorcycle operators.
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.
HB 1400 removes a provision requiring non-citizens to provide proof of legal U.S. status to obtain an Oklahoma driver's license. It amends Section 6-103 of Oklahoma's driver license law by deleting paragraph 9, which previously barred "any alien" from licensing unless presenting documentation of legal presence. This change eliminates a specific eligibility barrier for non-citizens, allowing them to apply for licenses without proving legal residency status. The bill directly affects non-citizens in Oklahoma who previously faced this documentation requirement under the law.
SB 865 creates a state-run data-sharing platform called the Secure Interagency Collaboration Platform to connect Oklahoma law enforcement, the Department of Corrections, and federal immigration authorities (like ICE). It requires police to report arrests of suspected unauthorized immigrants through this system and mandates corrections facilities to screen inmates for immigration status. The platform would automatically alert authorities when an unauthorized immigrant is identified within the criminal justice system, prioritizing their deportation proceedings. Agencies failing to comply with reporting or data-sharing requirements may face administrative penalties.
SB 1123 requires Oklahoma municipalities to enter into tax collection agreements with the state Tax Commission. If the Attorney General determines a municipality is obstructing immigration law enforcement, the Tax Commission must withhold that municipality’s tax collections and place them in a special account instead of remitting funds. This directly affects cities or towns that the state deems impeding immigration enforcement, as their local tax revenue would be held until the issue is resolved. The bill modifies existing tax collection procedures to create this withholding mechanism upon official determination. It does not change tax rates or create new taxes, but alters how municipal tax funds are handled based on immigration enforcement compliance.
SB 1086 requires Oklahoma voter registrations to be canceled if a voter is identified as non-citizen through government database matches. It mandates that voters who match non-citizen records must provide REAL ID-compliant proof of citizenship within 30 days, or face registration cancellation. The bill also restricts access to voter registration lists, requiring applicants to prove U.S. citizenship and residency, and bans commercial use or internet sharing of the list. These changes take effect November 1, 2025.
SB 1230 requires Oklahoma's Service Oklahoma to verify the lawful presence of certain driver license applicants before issuing licenses. This applies to individuals seeking licenses who would not qualify under current rules without this verification. The bill mandates that Service Oklahoma confirm applicants' legal status through specific checks, with penalties for non-compliance. It amends Oklahoma's driver license statutes (47 O.S. § 6-101) to include this requirement, effective upon passage.
Oklahoma's SB 489 prohibits local governments from adopting "sanctuary policies" that restrict cooperation with federal immigration authorities. It specifically bans policies limiting law enforcement from sharing immigration status information, delaying federal immigration holds, or requiring warrants for immigration-related requests. Local governments violating the law lose eligibility for state funding until they repeal the policy, and officials who willfully violate it face removal for misconduct. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025, and directly affects cities, counties, and their officials.
