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, and ID number) to their voter registration records 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 specify a single election date, making it invalid for other elections. This applies directly to voters requesting absentee ballots via electronic means, with applications lacking the required statement or matching ID information being denied. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.