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OK SB1299
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Micheal Bergstrom
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AI Summary
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Oklahoma Department of Human Services must submit a federal waiver request to USDA Food and Nutrition Service to restrict foods eligible for SNAP purchase based on food type, brand, volume, and nutritional content, using WIC guidelines as a model
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If the waiver is denied, the Department must modify and resubmit within 60 days, continuing until approval is obtained
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Waiver request must include justification citing public health concerns and taxpayer cost savings, an implementation plan for retailer point-of-sale systems, recipient education strategy, and a mechanism to track spending patterns and health outcomes
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Upon federal approval, restrictions must be implemented within 6 months
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Annual reports on waiver status, SNAP spending patterns, and policy recommendations required to be submitted to legislative leadership and the Governor; effective date September 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; directing the Department of Human Services to seek certain federal waiver. Effective date.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services Committee then to Appropriations Committee
2/3/2026