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HB1247
Georgia Bureaucratic Deference Elimination Act
Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 4:37 AM
In one sentence
This law stops courts and administrative officers in Georgia from automatically accepting a state agency's explanation of what a law or regulation means.
What it does
- Prohibits courts and administrative officers from deferring to how agencies interpret laws and regulations.
- Amends Chapter 1 of Title 15 in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding general provisions.
- Repeals any existing state laws that conflict with this new requirement.
Who it affects
- Courts within the state of Georgia
- Administrative officers who handle legal or regulatory cases
Limits and unknowns
- The official summary does not explain how courts must decide cases if they cannot rely on agency interpretations.
- The source material does not list specific agencies that are affected by this change.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Georgia Bureaucratic Deference Elimination Act; enact
Official activity
Bill history
- House Date Signed by Governor