SB918

Oklahoma SB918 amends the Administrative Procedures Act to require courts to interpret statutes and rules de novo, favoring interpretations that.

Oklahoma SB918 amends the Administrative Procedures Act by updating Section 318 to mandate that courts interpret state statutes, administrative rules, and regulations de novo. This means courts must independently determine the meaning and effect of these legal texts without deferring to agency interpretations. In cases of ambiguity, courts should favor interpretations that limit agency power and maximize individual liberty. The act also updates statutory language and sets an effective date of November 1, 2025.