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

SB 819 changes how Oklahoma courts review agency decisions. It requires courts to interpret state laws and agency rules themselves (instead of accepting agency explanations) and to favor interpretations that limit agency power and protect individual rights when uncertain. The bill also prohibits civil penalties in cases where a jury trial would be available for similar private disputes. This directly affects individuals or businesses challenging agency actions and the agencies themselves facing legal reviews.