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OK SB1253
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Micheal Bergstrom
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Prohibits the Oklahoma Department of Human Services from requesting federal waivers of SNAP work requirements under 7 U.S.C. Section 2015(o)(4)
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Updates terminology throughout the statute from "food stamps" to "SNAP benefits" and from "family" to "household"
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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