Bill No. 1005 amends Section 7-114 of Title 26 of the Oklahoma Statutes to establish new proof of identity requirements for voters. Under the amended law, individuals must present a document that includes their name, a photograph, and an expiration date after the election date. Notably, for elections held before January 1, 2027, a voter identification card issued by the county election board can serve as proof of identity without meeting certain requirements. However, starting January 1, 2027, all voters must present identification that meets the specified criteria. Additionally, the bill mandates the development of a photo identification card by Service Oklahoma, which will be provided free of charge to registered voters.

The bill also outlines procedures for voters who are unable to produce proof of identity, allowing them to cast provisional ballots under certain conditions. These ballots will only be counted if the voter's information matches the voter registration database. Furthermore, the Secretary of the State Election Board and the Chief Executive Officer of Service Oklahoma are tasked with creating rules and procedures to implement these requirements. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.