SB 671 Oklahoma Senate · 2026 Regular Session

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

This Oklahoma bill modifies how state agencies verify applicants' lawful presence for public benefits. It requires most applicants aged 14+ to submit an affidavit affirming U.S. citizenship or lawful presence, with verification through the federal SAVE program. Key exemptions include emergency medical care, disaster relief, public health services (like immunizations), and community-based aid like soup kitchens. The bill mandates free notary services for applicants and annual compliance reports from agencies, while criminal penalties apply for knowingly false affidavits. It does not affect benefits for emergency health services, disaster relief, or certain community programs.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Feb 4, 2025
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