SB1253

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

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma SB1253 modifies the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) work requirement and waiver restrictions.

Oklahoma SB1253 amends the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by modifying the work requirement for able-bodied adults without dependents, allowing them to receive benefits for three months in a 36-month period if employed at least 20 hours per week. It also updates statutory language and declares an emergency. The bill prohibits the Department of Human Services from requesting waivers to provide SNAP benefits to able-bodied adults without dependents.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 3

Senate

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

Feb 2

Senate

First Reading

Feb 2

Senate

Authored by Senator Bergstrom