This bill amends existing Oklahoma laws regarding public assistance programs, specifically the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), and the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. It mandates the use of the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program to verify the legal status of applicants for these benefits. If an applicant's status is found to be unverifiable, the Department of Human Services or the Oklahoma Department of Health is required to notify the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The bill also emphasizes the importance of sponsors meeting their financial commitments to immigrants they support.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the eligibility criteria for qualified aliens seeking assistance, particularly those who entered the United States before and after August 22, 1996. It establishes that qualified aliens who entered before this date may receive benefits, while those who entered after must wait five years unless they meet specific exceptions. The bill aims to ensure that foreign-born legal residents can access certain public assistance programs while also reinforcing the verification of their immigration status to comply with federal regulations. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.