This bill requires parents or guardians enrolling children in Oklahoma public or charter schools to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal immigration status using specific documents like passports, permanent resident cards, driver licenses, Social Security cards, or birth certificates. School districts must track and report the number of students whose parents could not provide this documentation to the state education department, but the law explicitly states that children cannot be denied education based on this requirement. The bill also prohibits schools from recording individual students' citizenship or immigration status information, allowing only aggregate counts of undocumented enrollment. It takes effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause to allow immediate implementation.
HB 3551 changes Oklahoma's rules for in-state college tuition eligibility. It requires students without legal U.S. immigration status to provide proof of an active application with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (via the federal SAVE Program) to qualify for resident tuition, rather than using a simple affidavit. This directly affects undocumented students or those with pending immigration status seeking in-state tuition at Oklahoma public colleges. The bill also clarifies that students who already qualified for resident tuition before the 2006-2007 academic year remain exempt from these new verification rules. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.
SB 2098 requires Oklahoma birth certificates to list both parents' citizenship status and the child's citizenship designation from four options: U.S. citizenship, Oklahoma citizenship, tribal citizenship, or foreign national status. It specifically prohibits granting U.S. or Oklahoma citizenship to children born to parents who are neither U.S. citizens nor legal residents, mandating only "foreign national" as the child's designation. The bill directly affects newborns in Oklahoma whose parents lack U.S. citizenship or residency status. If enacted, it would change how citizenship is documented on birth certificates for these children, excluding them from automatic U.S. citizenship under federal law.
HB 3789 would bar non-U.S. nationals from filing for, running for, or holding any elected office in Oklahoma, including municipal, county, state, or other government positions. The bill directly affects individuals who are citizens of countries other than the United States seeking public office in Oklahoma. It creates a citizenship requirement by prohibiting non-U.S. nationals from participating in elections for these roles. The law would take effect on November 1, 2026.
SB 1667 requires all Oklahoma voters to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. Applicants must submit specific documents like a birth certificate, passport, naturalization papers, or tribal enrollment card to verify citizenship. Election officials must verify this proof before classifying a voter as "verified," and non-citizens (referred to as "federal-only voters") cannot vote in state elections without using provisional ballots. The bill directly affects anyone registering to vote in Oklahoma, adding a new verification step to the registration process.
HB 3493 modifies Oklahoma's higher education tuition and financial aid rules for students not lawfully present in the U.S. It requires students seeking resident tuition or state-funded financial aid (including scholarships and grants) to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal immigration status, such as a filed application with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services or an affidavit committing to file one within one year of enrollment. The bill specifically affects undocumented students who graduated from Oklahoma high schools but lack legal status, while exempting those already enrolled in degree programs before the 2006-2007 academic year. The changes take effect July 1, 2026, and apply to all state-funded aid programs at Oklahoma's public higher education institutions.
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.
This Oklahoma bill modifies how state agencies verify applicants' lawful presence for public benefits. It requires most applicants aged 14+ to submit an affidavit affirming U.S. citizenship or lawful presence, with verification through the federal SAVE program. Key exemptions include emergency medical care, disaster relief, public health services (like immunizations), and community-based aid like soup kitchens. The bill mandates free notary services for applicants and annual compliance reports from agencies, while criminal penalties apply for knowingly false affidavits. It does not affect benefits for emergency health services, disaster relief, or certain community programs.
HB 1165 requires public school districts in Oklahoma to collect proof of U.S. citizenship or legal immigration status from parents/guardians at student enrollment. Acceptable documents include birth certificates, passports, driver’s licenses, or immigration documents like green cards. School districts must record this status for all students, submit an annual report to the state education department showing categorized enrollment (citizenship, legal status, or no proof provided), and exclude all personal identifying information. The law, effective July 2025, explicitly states it does not prevent any child from receiving education under state or federal law.
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.
