SB888Introduced in the Senate
Creating Judicial Deference Reform Act
Introduced by Chris Rose, District 2
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
Writing a plain-English summary of this bill… this can take a few seconds the first time.
Official description
The purpose of this bill is to create the Judicial Deference Reform Act. The bill states a purpose; sets forth definitions; prohibits judicial deference to state agency interpretations; addresses interpretive ambiguity; specifies applicability of the Act; provides for severability; and provides an effective date.
Where it stands
To House Judiciary
February 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Passed Senate (Roll No. 220) · February 24, 2026
21
Yes
10
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
34 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Barnhart | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Weld | 1 | No |
| Laura Wakim Chapman | 1 | Yes |
| Charles Clements | 2 | No |
| Chris Rose | 2 | Yes |
| Mike Azinger | 3 | Yes |
| Eric Tarr | 4 | Yes |
| Amy Nichole Grady | 4 | Yes |
| Mike Woelfel | 5 | Absent |
| Scott Fuller | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Judiciary
Introduced in Senate
To Judiciary
Reported do pass
On 1st reading
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading with right to amend
Deferred until foot of 1st reading
Read 3rd time
Floor amendment rejected (Voice vote)
Passed Senate (Roll No. 220)
Ordered to House
House received Senate message
Introduced in House
To Judiciary
To House Judiciary
Verify the information
Our commitment to neutrality
We provide factual information only. We never tell you which politicians or bills to support, and we do not rank, score, or endorse anyone.