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IntroducedNov 17, 2025
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Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Became Law
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requires courts to assess specified costs, fees, & penalties; requires certain public records exemption provisions be repealed after specified timeframe unless Legislature reenacts such exemption.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 13, 2026: 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
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- 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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