Public benefits; modifying definitions related to lawful presence of applicants. Effective date.

SB 671 requires Oklahoma state and local agencies to verify the lawful presence in the U.S. of applicants aged 14+ seeking state or local public benefits (excluding certain federal programs). Applicants must submit a sworn affidavit stating they are either U.S. citizens or lawfully present under federal law, with verification through the federal SAVE Program. The bill exempts emergency medical care, disaster relief, public health services, volunteer healthcare, and community-based programs like soup kitchens from this requirement. Agencies must report compliance annually and monitor SAVE verification errors to prevent denial of benefits to legal residents. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.