Bill > HB0066

This bill modifies how courts review decisions made by state agencies, specifically by changing the standards courts must use when interpreting laws and agency actions. Previously, courts might have given significant weight, or "deference," to an agency's interpretation of a statute, rule, or regulation. However, this bill states that courts should *not* defer to an agency's interpretation of state statutes, rules, regulations, or final decisions, and instead should interpret them themselves, a process known as "de novo" review, meaning they start anew without relying on the agency's prior interpretation. Furthermore, if a court is still uncertain about the meaning of a statute, rule, regulation, or final decision after using all standard interpretation methods, the bill mandates that any remaining doubt should be resolved in a way that limits the agency's power and increases individual liberty. This change applies to judicial review actions filed on or after July 1, 2026, and also amends a specific section related to the review of decisions by an inspector to include these new subsections.

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0066