• Introduced
    Nov 17, 2025
  • Passed House
  • Passed Senate
  • Became Law
HB 437
Florida House Bill
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Public Records; Provides that it is a violation of ch. 119, F.S., to fail to acknowledge public records request promptly & respond to such request in good faith; revises various provisions relating to custodians of public records, agencies, fees, & penalties; requires written, detailed cost estimate be provided upon request to persons seeking to inspect or copy public record; requires courts to assess specified costs, fees, & penalties; requires certain public records exemption provisions be repealed after specified timeframe unless Legislature reenacts such exemption.
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House • Jan 16, 2026: Added to Government Operations Subcommittee agenda
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Jan 21, 2026 01:00pm
Sumner Hall (404 HOB)

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  • Jan 16, 2026 | House
    • Added to Government Operations Subcommittee agenda
  • Jan 13, 2026 | House
    • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
  • Nov 24, 2025 | House
    • Referred to Government Operations Subcommittee
    • Referred to Judiciary Committee
    • Referred to Justice Budget Subcommittee
    • Referred to State Affairs Committee
    • Now in Government Operations Subcommittee
  • Nov 17, 2025 | House
    • Filed
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