House Bill No. 2729 amends the Administrative Procedures Act by revising Section 318 to clarify the timing of when a claim accrues under the Act, stating that it accrues when any plaintiff has the right to assert the claim in court, specifically when the party is aggrieved by final agency action. The bill also establishes that courts or administrative hearing officers must provide a de novo interpretation of statutes, rules, or regulations, meaning they will not defer to agency interpretations. Additionally, it includes provisions for the recovery of court costs and attorney fees for both parties in cases deemed frivolous.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new section that prohibits the imposition of civil penalties in actions brought by administrative agencies against individuals or entities for conduct that could also be subject to common law suits where a jury trial is entitled, unless such a trial has occurred. This new requirement 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.