Oklahoma Senator Kendal Sacchieri filed Senate Resolution 18 to reaffirm Oklahomans have the right to opt out of the REAL ID program and encourage the state of Oklahoma to protect personal information from the federal government. Sacchieri believes the Tenth Amendment gives Oklahomans the right to choose between a REAL ID-compliant and noncompliant identification.
“Sixty percent of Oklahomans have declined to participate in the federal REAL ID system,” said Senator Sacchieri. “Senate Resolution 18 is about protecting Oklahomans’ privacy and preserving their freedom to choose. We affirm our citizens’ right to opt out of the federal REAL ID system, and we must also ensure their personal information remains secure. This resolution calls for a real, uncoerced choice — without unnecessary exposure of private data.”
Of course, there is currently a deadline of May 7, 2025, to have a REAL ID or use a passport, to fly domestically or to enter federal buildings.
