Immigration

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 1962: Labor; status verification system; hiring; penalties; effective date.

HB 1962 requires all Oklahoma employers registered to do business in the state to verify the work eligibility of new hires using a federal immigration verification system (such as E-Verify) starting November 1, 2025. It directly affects every business hiring new employees in Oklahoma, including small businesses and large employers. Employers must use a system meeting federal standards, and violations incur three warnings before fines of $100-$500 per offense. The law codifies this requirement in Oklahoma Statutes and aligns with federal programs like E-Verify.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates E-Verify for all employers, requiring federal immigration checks on new hires, increasing enforcement against undocumented workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Work Authorization

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1165: Schools; requiring certain school districts to obtain, record, and report citizenship status of enrolling students; effective date; emergency.

HB 1165 requires public school districts in Oklahoma to collect proof of U.S. citizenship or legal immigration status from parents/guardians at student enrollment. Acceptable documents include birth certificates, passports, driver’s licenses, or immigration documents like green cards. School districts must record this status for all students, submit an annual report to the state education department showing categorized enrollment (citizenship, legal status, or no proof provided), and exclude all personal identifying information. The law, effective July 2025, explicitly states it does not prevent any child from receiving education under state or federal law.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates collection of immigration status for school enrollment, restricting access for undocumented students by requiring proof of legal status.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 19, 2025

SB 865: Public safety; creating the Oklahoma Public Safety and Immigration Enforcement Act. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 865 creates a state-run data-sharing platform called the Secure Interagency Collaboration Platform to connect Oklahoma law enforcement, the Department of Corrections, and federal immigration authorities (like ICE). It requires police to report arrests of suspected unauthorized immigrants through this system and mandates corrections facilities to screen inmates for immigration status. The platform would automatically alert authorities when an unauthorized immigrant is identified within the criminal justice system, prioritizing their deportation proceedings. Agencies failing to comply with reporting or data-sharing requirements may face administrative penalties.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates law enforcement to report suspected unauthorized immigrants to ICE via state data platform, increasing state-federal immigration enforcement cooperation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 539: County sheriffs; prohibiting certain federal employees from taking certain actions without permission. Effective date. Emergency

This bill requires federal employees (like FBI or ICE agents) to obtain written permission from a county sheriff or the state Attorney General before making arrests, conducting searches, or seizing property in Oklahoma counties, with limited exceptions (e.g., immediate crimes witnessed or federal enclaves). It mandates that sheriffs or the Attorney General may deny permission for any reason and specifies that permission requests must include details like the subject’s name, probable cause, and location. Violations - including unauthorized arrests - would be prosecuted as offenses like kidnapping, trespass, or theft, with district attorneys required to pursue charges without discretion. The bill explicitly rejects federal laws granting federal employees sheriff-like authority in Oklahoma, declaring such laws "null and void" under the Tenth Amendment.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts federal immigration enforcement by requiring local permission for ICE/FBI actions, limiting federal authority in Oklahoma counties.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 5, 2025

SB 872: County sheriffs; authorizing sheriffs to work in tandem with certain federal agencies. Effective date.

SB 872 authorizes Oklahoma county sheriffs to collaborate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to detain individuals without legal immigration status. The bill directly affects county sheriffs by permitting them to work with these federal agencies on immigration enforcement. Key provisions codify this authority in Oklahoma Statutes (Title 19, Section 509) and require sheriffs to follow federal guidelines during detentions. The bill becomes effective November 1, 2025.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationAuthorizes sheriffs to collaborate with ICE/CBP on detaining undocumented immigrants, mandating state-level enforcement cooperation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1249: Higher education; prohibiting certain institutions of higher education from using state funds for certain purposes. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1249 prohibits Oklahoma public universities from using state funds to provide scholarships, grants, tuition aid, or discounted tuition to foreign national students starting in the 2026-2027 academic year. This directly affects public higher education institutions in Oklahoma's state system (like the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University) and foreign national students who would have received state-funded financial aid. The bill requires the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to create implementing rules and takes effect on July 1, 2026. The law does not change eligibility for federal aid or private scholarships.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts state funding for foreign student aid at public universities, limiting educational access for international students in higher education.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts state-funded financial aid for foreign national students, limiting access to higher education services for non-immigrant students.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid DACA & Dreamers

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 1123: Municipal taxation; requiring the withholding of municipal collections upon determination the municipality is obstructing enforcement of immigration law. Effective date.

SB 1123 requires Oklahoma municipalities to enter into tax collection agreements with the state Tax Commission. If the Attorney General determines a municipality is obstructing immigration law enforcement, the Tax Commission must withhold that municipality’s tax collections and place them in a special account instead of remitting funds. This directly affects cities or towns that the state deems impeding immigration enforcement, as their local tax revenue would be held until the issue is resolved. The bill modifies existing tax collection procedures to create this withholding mechanism upon official determination. It does not change tax rates or create new taxes, but alters how municipal tax funds are handled based on immigration enforcement compliance.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates municipal cooperation with immigration enforcement by withholding tax collections if obstruction is found, directly opposing local policies that limit enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 27, 2025

SB 1086: Voter registration; requiring cancellation of voter registration under certain circumstances; requiring proof of citizenship for certain purposes; qualifications for access to certain list. Effective date.

SB 1086 requires Oklahoma voter registrations to be canceled if a voter is identified as non-citizen through government database matches. It mandates that voters who match non-citizen records must provide REAL ID-compliant proof of citizenship within 30 days, or face registration cancellation. The bill also restricts access to voter registration lists, requiring applicants to prove U.S. citizenship and residency, and bans commercial use or internet sharing of the list. These changes take effect November 1, 2025.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates proof of citizenship for voter registration, requiring cancellation of non-citizen registrations and restricting access to voter lists, limiting immigrant political participation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Driver Licenses & IDs

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1230: Driver licenses; requiring Service Oklahoma to verify lawful presence of certain applicants. Effective date.

SB 1230 requires Oklahoma's Service Oklahoma to verify the lawful presence of certain driver license applicants before issuing licenses. This applies to individuals seeking licenses who would not qualify under current rules without this verification. The bill mandates that Service Oklahoma confirm applicants' legal status through specific checks, with penalties for non-compliance. It amends Oklahoma's driver license statutes (47 O.S. § 6-101) to include this requirement, effective upon passage.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates verification of lawful presence for driver's licenses, restricting access to a state service based on immigration status per bill's verification requirement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Work Authorization

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 7, 2025

HB 1820: Poor persons; Act to Restore Hope, Opportunity, and Prosperity for Everyone; eligibility information; effective date.

HB 1820 requires Oklahoma's Medicaid program to verify specific eligibility information (like income, residency, employment, and immigration status) before approving benefits, excluding TEFRA-eligible applicants and individuals with intellectual disabilities in Home and Community Based Waivers. It mandates quarterly reviews of enrolled Medicaid recipients for changes in circumstances and establishes a 10-business-day window for applicants to respond to discrepancies. The law directs the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to contract with independent vendors that demonstrate cost savings and to use data-sharing agreements with state agencies. This bill directly affects Medicaid applicants and recipients in Oklahoma by tightening eligibility verification processes, while exempting certain vulnerable groups from these requirements.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareAdds strict eligibility verification, excludes vulnerable groups (intellectual disabilities in waivers), and mandates frequent reviews, restricting Medicaid access and coverage.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationVerifies immigration status for Medicaid eligibility, restricting access for non-citizens not in exempt categories (TEFRA/Intellectual Disability Waivers).90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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