Resolution 18, introduced by Sacchieri, affirms Oklahoma's right to opt out of the federal REAL ID system, emphasizing the state's obligation to provide residents with a meaningful choice between REAL ID-compliant and noncompliant identification. The resolution highlights the principles of federalism protected by the Tenth Amendment, asserting that Oklahomans have the right to refuse compliance with the federal REAL ID Act of 2005. It also raises concerns about the collection and retention of personal and sensitive biometric information required for REAL ID-compliant identification, noting that the state collects and shares this information similarly for both types of IDs.

The Oklahoma State Senate recognizes the limitations of the REAL ID-noncompliant identification for federal purposes and asserts that individuals opting out expect their personal information to remain private, only to be shared with the federal government under a court-approved warrant. The resolution calls for the continued offering of both identification options while emphasizing the need to protect the personal information of citizens who choose the noncompliant option, thereby opposing unwarranted data collection and promoting the right to refuse participation in the federal program.