Oklahoma · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1493: Voter registration; prohibiting identification cards issued by an educational institution from being used as proof of identity. Emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1493 is a bill introduced in the Oklahoma Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Voter registration; prohibiting identification cards issued by an educational institution from being used as proof of identity. Emergency. Primary sponsor: Micheal Bergstrom (Republican), Mark Lepak (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2026): Coauthored by Representative Lepak (principal House author).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micheal Bergstrom | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Mark Lepak | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Coauthored by Representative Lepak (principal House author)
- Second Reading referred to Judiciary
- Authored by Senator Bergstrom
- First Reading