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OK HB4422

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kyle Hilbert

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Human Services must use the federal SAVE (Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements) system to verify immigration status before approving applicants for TANF and SNAP benefits

  • When SAVE verification determines an applicant is not lawfully present in the United States, DHS must notify the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office for case review

  • Attorney General's Office must notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) when an applicant's legal presence cannot be verified

  • DHS must post notices on its website and application portal warning applicants that immigration status will be reviewed and ICE will be notified if status is unverifiable

  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Poor persons; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program; SAVE program; notification; Attorney General; effective date.

Last Action

Coauthored by Representative Hill

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Children, Youth, and Family Services2/3/2026
Health and Human Services Oversight2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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