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 Bill Status of HB5885  103rd General Assembly

Short Description:  COURTS-AGENCY DEFERENCE

House Sponsors
Rep. John M. Cabello

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 70/10 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Statute on Statutes. Provides that, when interpreting the provisions of any State law or rule, a court shall not defer to an agency's interpretation of the law or rule and shall interpret its meaning and effect de novo. Provides that, in an action brought by or against an agency, after applying all customary tools of interpretation, a court shall exercise any remaining doubt in favor of a reasonable interpretation that limits agency power and maximizes individual liberty.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  10/3/2024HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. John M. Cabello
  11/12/2024HouseFirst Reading
  11/12/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die

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