Provides that courts may not defer to an agency's interpretation of a statute or rule.

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

The Act says that courts may not defer to a state agency's thinking about a law or rule. The Act says that courts have to use an interpretation that limits agency power and favors people's liberty. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.0). Provides that courts may not defer to an agency's interpretation of a statute or rule. Directs courts to exercise doubt in favor of an interpretation that limits agency power and maximizes individual liberty.

Every action

3 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

1. Jan 13, 2025HouseFirst reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2. Jan 17, 2025CommitteeReferred to Judiciary. · House Judiciary
3. Jun 27, 2025HouseIn committee upon adjournment.

Roll calls

No recorded votes on this bill yet.

Sponsors

The 2 members who introduced it, joined by 4 cosponsors: 4 Republicans.

• DY Dwayne YunkerR Primary sponsor · District 3
• Ed DiehlR Primary sponsor · District 17