HB3638

Food stamps; program; Department of Human Services; documentation; State Department of Education; data; restrictions; funds; effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/12/26

Oklahoma HB3638 mandates participation in the federal Summer EBT program starting in 2027, requiring coordination between the Department of Human.

Oklahoma HB3638 requires the state to participate in the federal Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program starting in 2027. The Department of Human Services must coordinate with the State Department of Education to implement the program, sharing necessary data while adhering to privacy laws. The program's implementation is contingent on available funds and federal approvals. Benefits issued under the program will follow the same restrictions as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The act becomes effective November 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 56–35 · Mar 12
Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

56 Yea

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35 Nay

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8 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 3

4:30 PM

House Appropriations and Budget Hearing

Feb 16

10:30 AM

House A&B Human Services Subcommittee Hearing

History

May 5

Senate

Coauthored by Representative Deck

Apr 1

Senate

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

Mar 25

Senate

Coauthored by Senator Mann