The bill amends section 934.03 of the Florida Statutes to authorize individuals who are parties to an oral communication to intercept and record that communication under specific conditions. The new legal language allows for such recordings if the individual has reasonable grounds to believe that the recording will capture evidence of domestic violence, as defined in section 741.28. The bill stipulates that any recordings made under this provision may be shared with law enforcement, attorneys, or courts for the purpose of evidencing domestic violence, but prohibits any further dissemination or sharing of the recordings.
This act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and aims to provide a legal framework for individuals to document instances of domestic violence while ensuring that the recordings are used solely for legal purposes related to such acts. The inclusion of this provision reflects a legislative effort to enhance the protection of victims of domestic violence by allowing them to gather evidence in a lawful manner.