CS for CS for SB 182 Summary

• Expands public records exemptions across multiple state agencies to protect trade secrets as redefined in SB 180, including information held by the Department of Health, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Department of Citrus, and other entities.

• Makes trade secret exemptions subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act, requiring legislative review and reenactment by October 2, 2021 to remain in effect.

• Updates references to the definition of "trade secret" in section 812.081 throughout various statutes to align with changes made by SB 180, replacing previous narrower definitions.

• Expands the public meeting exemption for Space Florida's board to allow closed sessions when discussing trade secrets, consistent with the new trade secret definition.

• Takes effect on the same date as SB 180 or similar trade secrets legislation, contingent upon that bill's enactment in the same legislative session.