Administrative Procedures Act; establishing guidelines for interpretation of statutes or administrative rules. Effective date.

SB 70 requires Oklahoma courts and administrative hearing officers to interpret state laws, rules, and documents "de novo" (from scratch), without deferring to agency interpretations. If interpretation is unclear after standard analysis, courts must favor versions that limit agency power and protect individual liberty. This applies to all state statutes, administrative rules, and subregulatory documents in legal challenges involving agencies. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.