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This bill modifies Oklahoma's rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) by updating work requirements and benefit eligibility. Specifically, the bill aligns state law with federal guidelines by changing how work requirements are applied to able-bodied adults aged 18-50 who are not disabled or raising minor children. Under the new provisions, these individuals can only receive SNAP benefits for three months in a 36-month period unless they meet specific federal work requirements. The bill also prohibits the Department of Human Services from requesting waivers to the federal work requirement and makes several technical changes, such as updating terminology from "food stamps" to "SNAP benefits" and from "family" to "household". The bill includes an emergency clause, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage, with the intent of quickly implementing these changes to SNAP program administration. These modifications aim to more strictly enforce work requirements for certain SNAP recipients and standardize the program's language and procedures.

Health and Social Services

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1253&Session=2600