The bill amends section 119.07 of the Florida Statutes to allow certain law enforcement officers to decline to accept or process public records requests while they are actively engaged in official duties, such as responding to calls for service or conducting investigations. Specifically, it introduces a new subsection (10) that defines the circumstances under which an officer can refuse a request and outlines the officer's responsibility to inform the requestor of this decision. The officer must direct the requestor to either the custodian of records for their agency or to an official public records request portal, if available.

Additionally, the bill establishes a penalty for individuals who knowingly and willfully attempt to compel an officer to process a public records request during such official duties. This offense is classified as "resisting an officer without violence" under section 843.02 of the Florida Statutes. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.