OK SB673

Amends TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) program requirements to deny cash benefits to applicants convicted of felony drug possession unless they complete substance abuse treatment; applicants who complete treatment after denial can reapply after 6 months instead of 1 year.

Permanently denies TANF cash benefits to applicants convicted of drug trafficking felonies as defined under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(2).

Requires the Department of Human Services to screen all adult TANF applicants for controlled substance use at time of application using screening methods such as SASSI or ASI; applicants who refuse screening or test positive are denied benefits.

Applicants denied benefits for substance use cannot reapply for 1 year, or 2 years if denied twice; requires Department to provide list of substance abuse treatment programs to denied applicants.

Applies the same drug-related benefit denial provisions to food stamp programs and declares the act effective July 1, 2013 with emergency clause.