House Bill No. 1865, introduced by Roberts, amends various sections of Oklahoma election law, particularly concerning the cancellation of voter registrations for individuals convicted of felonies. The bill mandates that the Secretary of the State Election Board accept notifications from tribal court clerks regarding felony convictions in tribal courts, in addition to existing notifications from U.S. Attorneys. This change ensures that voter registrations are canceled for individuals convicted in tribal courts, with the Secretary required to notify the appropriate county election boards of such cancellations. 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, stating that voters must appear at their assigned polling places and prohibits the use of voting centers, with limited exceptions for emergencies. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage.