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FL H1055
Bill
Status
Passed
7/6/2021
Primary Sponsor
Government Operations Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Creates s. 119.0715, F.S., making trade secrets held by a state agency confidential and exempt from Florida's public records requirements under s. 119.07(1) and Article I, s. 24(a) of the State Constitution
- Defines "trade secret" by reference to s. 688.002, F.S., encompassing formulas, patterns, compilations, programs, devices, methods, techniques, or processes deriving independent economic value from not being generally known
- Permits agencies to share trade secrets with officers or employees of other agencies or governmental entities when use falls within the scope of their lawful duties
- Shields agency employees from civil and criminal liability for releasing records containing trade secrets when acting in good faith and in the performance of their duties
- Subjects the exemption to the Open Government Sunset Review Act, with automatic repeal on October 2, 2026, unless reenacted by the Legislature
Legislative Description
Pub. Rec./Trade Secrets
Last Action
Chapter No. 2021-223
7/6/2021
Committee Referrals
Rules4/8/2021
State Affairs3/16/2021
Commerce Committee3/12/2021
Government Operations Subcommittee2/25/2021
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