OK SB70

Courts and administrative hearing officers must interpret state statutes, administrative rules, and subregulatory documents de novo, without deferring to state agency interpretations

When ambiguity remains after applying standard interpretive methods in cases involving state agencies, courts must resolve doubt in favor of interpretations that limit agency power and maximize individual liberty

Creates new Section 318.1 of Title 75 (Administrative Procedures Act) in Oklahoma Statutes

Effective date: November 1, 2025