Elections; absentee ballots; statement; single election ballot per application; effective date.

HB 1515 requires Oklahoma voters applying for absentee ballots electronically to provide matching identification (name, birth date, ID number) to their voter registration and submit a statement explaining why they cannot vote in person on election day. The statement must cite one of nine specific reasons, such as illness, military service, or being 75+ years old. The bill also mandates that each absentee ballot application must specify a single election date, making applications valid only for that election. This applies to all registered voters seeking absentee ballots through electronic means, with applications lacking the required statement being denied. The changes take effect November 1, 2025.