House Bill No. by Representative Billings aims to amend the judicial review process of administrative adjudications in Louisiana. The bill introduces new provisions under R.S. 49:978.1(H) that require courts, administrative judges, or hearing officers to interpret state statutes or rules without deferring to the agency's interpretation. This means that in contested cases, hearings, or appeals, the interpretation will be conducted de novo, ensuring that the agency's perspective does not influence the judicial outcome.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that in cases involving state agencies, after utilizing standard interpretative tools, any remaining ambiguity should be resolved in a manner that limits the agency's power while maximizing individual liberty. This legislative change is designed to enhance the protection of individual rights against potential overreach by state agencies during adjudications. The bill will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without a signature.