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FL S7034
Bill
Status
Failed
4/30/2021
Primary Sponsor
Regulated Industries
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AI Summary
- Removes the scheduled October 2, 2021 repeal date for the public records exemption protecting trade secrets held by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, making the exemption permanent
- Trade secrets contained in complaints or obtained through department investigations related to drug manufacture, repackaging, or distribution remain confidential and exempt from public records requirements as long as held by the department
- Complaints and all investigation information remain confidential and exempt from public disclosure until the investigation and enforcement action are completed
- The department may still share confidential trade secret information with law enforcement and other regulatory agencies, but receiving agencies must maintain the same confidentiality protections
- Effective date is October 1, 2021, just prior to the exemption's previously scheduled repeal on October 2, 2021
Legislative Description
OGSR/Trade Secrets/Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Last Action
Died in Messages
4/30/2021
Committee Referrals
Rules3/31/2021
Governmental Oversight and Accountability2/24/2021
Regulated Industries2/8/2021
Full Bill Text
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