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OK HB4110
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ross Ford
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AI Summary
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Creates the Transparency and Accountability Platform (TAP) Act establishing a statewide digital platform using on-device biometric authentication, geolocation verification, and cryptographic timestamping to detect fraud and monitor compliance
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Requires the Oklahoma Department of Human Services to implement a SNAP Integrity Overlay pilot within 6 months of funding, running 6-12 months, to verify participant identity during enrollment and recertification and deter benefit fraud including skimming and cloning
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Requires the Oklahoma Department of Corrections to implement a Corrections Transparency Overlay pilot within 3-6 months of funding, running approximately 12 months, to verify supervised individuals during check-ins, curfew verifications, and program attendance using geofenced location tracking
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Mandates that biometric data remain on users' devices and never be transmitted to state agencies or third parties, with only non-biometric cryptographic assertions shared; prohibits sanctions or benefit denials solely due to technical platform failures
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Appropriates $3 million to DHS and $2 million to DOC for platform development, pilot implementation, and evaluation, with an effective date of November 1, 2026
Legislative Description
State government; Transparency and Accountability Platform Act (TAP); TAP platform; the Oklahoma DHS of Human Services; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); The Oklahoma DHS of Corrections; Corrections Transparency Overlay; appropriation; effective date.
Last Action
Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Appropriations and Budget Health Subcommittee
2/18/2026