HB1211 mandates state courts and hearing officers to interpret state statutes de novo, without deferring to agency interpretations.
HB1211 amends RSA 541-A to establish that state courts and officers hearing administrative actions must interpret state statutes, regulations, and subregulatory documents independently, without deferring to agency interpretations. It also adds a presumption in favor of interpretations that limit agency power and maximize individual liberty. This act takes effect on January 1, 2027.
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