Administrative Procedures Act; establishing procedures for certain review. Effective date.

SB 819 amends Oklahoma's Administrative Procedures Act to change how courts review agency decisions. It requires courts to interpret statutes and rules themselves ("de novo") without deferring to agency explanations, and mandates that courts resolve ambiguities in favor of limiting agency power and protecting individual rights. The bill also prohibits civil penalties in agency enforcement actions that would otherwise qualify for a jury trial under common law. These changes apply to all administrative proceedings and take effect November 1, 2025. The bill directly affects courts, state agencies, and individuals challenging agency actions.