House Bill No. 1865 amends various sections of Oklahoma election law, primarily focusing on the treatment of voter registration for individuals convicted of felonies. The bill mandates that the Secretary of the State Election Board accept written notices from tribal court clerks regarding felony convictions in tribal courts, in addition to existing provisions for federal district court convictions. This change ensures that voter registrations are canceled for individuals convicted in tribal courts, with notifications sent to the appropriate county election boards. Furthermore, the bill provides civil liability protections for election officials who act on this information, provided they make reasonable efforts to verify the data against voter registration records.

Additionally, the bill addresses the printing and use of ballots in elections, stipulating that all ballots must be printed on paper and that they should be prepared in advance of election day. It allows for the printing of additional ballots on election day in case of shortages or emergencies. The bill also clarifies voting procedures, requiring voters to appear at their assigned polling places and prohibiting the use of voting centers, except in emergencies authorized by the Secretary of the State Election Board. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage.