The bill establishes a new section, 162.41, in the Florida Statutes, which pertains to the use of body cameras by code inspectors. It defines key terms, including "body camera" and "code inspector," and mandates that any governmental entity allowing code inspectors to wear body cameras must create specific policies and procedures. These policies must cover the proper use, maintenance, and storage of the cameras and the recorded data, as well as guidelines for training personnel involved in the use and management of the body cameras. Additionally, the bill requires that the governmental entity retain recorded data in compliance with public records laws and conduct periodic reviews of body camera practices.
Furthermore, the bill clarifies that certain provisions related to the interception of communications do not apply to recordings made by code inspectors using body cameras. This means that the recordings are exempt from the regulations outlined in Chapter 934, which governs wire, electronic, and oral communications. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.