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Committee advances 'Respect for Citizens Act of 2025' on out-of-state driver’s licenses
Summary
The Public Safety Committee advanced House Bill 1043, the "Respect for Citizens Act of 2025," which clarifies the status and enforcement of certain out‑of‑state driver’s licenses.
Representative Jenkins presented House Bill 1043, labeled in committee as the Respect for Citizens Act of 2025, saying the measure “addresses the validity of certain out of state driver's license and establishes enforcement measures to ensure compliance with Oklahoma law.”
Representative Turner asked whether the bill would affect interstate commerce or the Driver License Compact. The sponsor answered that it would not, citing Article 6 of the Driver License Compact (DLC). Jenkins reported receiving confirmation from the attorney general, saying, “I did get a, the attorney general reached out to me and basically said that this is not going to affect the compact.”
There was no recorded debate. Committee members moved to “do pass,” and the committee chair reported a unanimous 4-0 vote in favor and that the bill would be moved forward.
