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 concerns surrounding the collection and retention of personal and sensitive biometric information required for REAL ID-compliant identification, arguing that both options result in the same data collection practices. It asserts that Oklahomans who choose the noncompliant option should not have their personal information shared with the federal government without a court-approved warrant.

The Oklahoma State Senate recognizes the importance of protecting citizens' rights to refuse participation in the federal REAL ID program and urges the state to continue offering both identification options. The resolution aims to ensure that Oklahomans are not coerced into compliance and that their personal information is safeguarded, reinforcing the principle of federalism as protected by the Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.