Pennsylvania House Bill 585 removes administrative interpretations from statutory construction rules

Original title: An Act amending Title 1 (General Provisions) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rules of construction, further providing for legislative intent controls.

Last action · February 12, 2025: Referred to JUDICIARY, Feb. 12, 2025Sponsors: Jake Banta and 11 others

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What This Bill Would Do

House Bill 585 amends Title 1 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to remove from the matters considered when ascertaining for ambiguous statutes, taking effect immediately upon enactment.

Why it matters

Changes how courts and state agencies determine the meaning of unclear laws by excluding administrative agency interpretations from the process.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

State agencies

Directly affected

Judiciary

Judges are directed to exclude administrative interpretations when ascertaining legislative intent for ambiguous statutes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does House Bill 585 change?

It removes from the list of matters that courts and officials can consider when determining for ambiguous statutes.

When does this bill take effect?

The act takes effect immediately.

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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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Feb 12, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to JUDICIARY, Feb. 12, 2025

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