House
May 21, 2025Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2025
Summary
Official
Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 202 5 or the SOPRA This bill modifies the scope of judicial review of agency actions to authorize courts reviewing agency actions to decide de novo (i.e., without giving deference to the agency's interpretation) all relevant questions of law, including the interpretation of (1) constitutional and statutory provisions, and (2) rules made by agencies. No law may exempt a civil action from the standard of review required by this bill except by specific reference to such provision.
Bill Progress
Committee is reviewing, marking up, or holding hearings on the bill
Introduced(2/26/25)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
SF
Mr. Fitzgerald
House (R) Wisconsin – 5
Cosponsors (3)
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Latest Action
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 12.
May 21, 2025
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