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OK SB1253

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Micheal Bergstrom

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma SNAP eligibility to align work requirements with federal law under 7 U.S.C. Section 2015(o), replacing the previous state-specific definition of able-bodied adults ages 18-50

  • Individuals not qualifying for a federal exception may receive SNAP benefits for only 3 months in each 36-month period unless they meet federal work requirements

  • Prohibits the Oklahoma Department of Human Services from requesting federal waivers of SNAP work requirements under 7 U.S.C. Section 2015(o)(4)

  • Updates terminology throughout the statute from "food stamps" to "SNAP benefits" and from "family" to "household"

  • Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; modifying applicability of work requirement; modifying certain prohibition on waiver requests. Emergency.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services Committee then to Appropriations Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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