Bill No. 814 amends Section 14-115.6 of the Oklahoma Statutes regarding absentee ballots for first responders and emergency workers. The bill allows registered voters who are deployed as either first responders or emergency workers during a declared natural disaster or state of emergency, as well as uniformed service members, to request an emergency absentee ballot after the standard deadline for absentee ballot requests. The request must be made in writing and submitted to the county election board, and the voter must provide proof of identity.

The bill also outlines the process for issuing and returning these emergency absentee ballots, ensuring they are treated similarly to other absentee ballots. The Secretary of the State Election Board is tasked with creating rules to implement these procedures. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.