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PA HB585

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jacob Banta

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 1921(c)(8) of Title 1 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes regarding how courts determine legislative intent when statutory language is unclear
  • Removes "administrative interpretations" as a factor courts may consider when ascertaining the General Assembly's intent, leaving only "legislative interpretations" as a valid consideration
  • Limits executive branch agency influence on statutory interpretation by excluding their interpretations from the list of matters courts may weigh
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

In rules of construction, further providing for legislative intent controls.

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

2/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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