COURTS-AGENCY DEFERENCE House SponsorsRep. John M. Cabello 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die 5 ILCS 70/10 new 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. 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