MS SB2374

Courts must interpret statutes and agency rules de novo on appeal, with no deference to an agency's interpretation, and must resolve any remaining ambiguity against increased agency authority

Civil penalties sought by state administrative agencies require a jury trial before a circuit, county, or chancery court when the conduct could also be subject to a common law suit with jury trial rights

The time limit to contest an agency rule's validity extends to one year after the rule's effective date or one year after the challenger is injured by final agency action, whichever is later

Applies to all state agencies, boards, and commissions

Takes effect July 1, 2026