The bill amends Section 6-106 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which governs the application process for driver licenses and identification cards. Key changes include the specification that an original or certified copy of a birth certificate filed with the Division of Vital Records is required as primary proof of identity, while county-issued birth certificates are explicitly prohibited from being accepted. Additionally, the bill introduces penalties for Service Oklahoma employees who accept or instruct others to accept county-issued birth certificates as valid proof of identity, including suspension and potential termination.
Other updates in the bill include the requirement for male applicants aged 16 to 25 to consent to registration with the Selective Service System, and the provision for applicants to provide emergency contact information. The bill also clarifies that a valid U.S. passport can serve as proof of identity and updates statutory references and language throughout the section. The effective date for these changes is set for November 1, 2025.