This bill amends the Administrative Procedures Act by establishing a new legal standard for the interpretation of state statutes, administrative rules, and other subregulatory documents. It mandates that courts and administrative hearing officers must provide a de novo interpretation, meaning they will not defer to the interpretations made by state agencies. Instead, they are required to apply customary tools of interpretation and, in cases of ambiguity, favor interpretations that limit agency power and enhance individual liberty.

The new law will be codified as Section 318.1 of Title 75 in the Oklahoma Statutes and is set to take effect on November 1, 2025. This change aims to ensure that judicial and administrative interpretations prioritize individual rights over agency authority, thereby promoting a more balanced approach to administrative law in Oklahoma.