House Bill No. 2729 amends the Administrative Procedures Act, specifically 75 O.S. 2021, Section 318, to clarify the timing of when a claim accrues under the Act. The bill stipulates that a claim accrues when any plaintiff properly joined in the action has the right to assert the claim in court, which is defined as the date the party is aggrieved by final agency action. Additionally, the bill mandates that courts or administrative hearing officers provide a de novo interpretation of statutes, rules, or regulations, meaning they will not defer to the agency's interpretation but will instead interpret the meaning independently. The bill also includes provisions for the recovery of court costs and attorney fees in cases deemed frivolous.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new section that prohibits the imposition of civil penalties in actions brought by or on behalf of an administrative agency against individuals or entities for conduct that would also be subject to common law suits where a jury trial is entitled. This requirement for a jury trial does not apply to summary judgments or civil cases in equity jurisdiction that did not previously involve a right to a jury trial. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.