The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 522, seeks to amend section 1-2z of the general statutes to clarify the deference given to state agencies in their interpretation of ambiguous statutes. Specifically, the bill stipulates that a state agency's interpretation of such statutes, which grants them the authority to adopt regulations, shall be afforded deference as long as the interpretation is deemed reasonable. This change aims to ensure that state agencies are recognized for their expertise in interpreting laws that may not be explicitly clear.

The bill does not include any deletions from current law but introduces new legal language that emphasizes the importance of reasonable interpretations by state agencies. By doing so, it aims to enhance the regulatory process and provide a framework for how agencies can effectively implement statutory provisions. The intent is to support state agencies in their regulatory roles while maintaining accountability through the reasonableness standard.