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FL S0290
Bill
AI Summary
- Defines "service provider" as an individual, partnership, corporation, or business entity that contracts with a public agency but is not acting on behalf of the agency, distinguishing it from a "contractor" who does act on behalf of the agency
- Requires all public agency service contracts entered into or amended on or after July 1, 2024, to include provisions requiring both contractors and service providers to comply with Florida's public records laws
- Obligates public agencies to immediately notify the service provider of any public records request if the agency does not possess the requested records, and requires the service provider to produce or make available the records within a reasonable time
- Subjects service providers who fail to provide public records within a reasonable time to criminal and civil penalties under s. 119.10, and requires public agencies to enforce contract provisions if a service provider does not comply
- Allows courts to award reasonable enforcement costs, including attorney fees, against a noncompliant service provider in a civil action, provided the plaintiff gave written notice at least 8 business days before filing suit
Legislative Description
Public Records/Service Providers
Last Action
Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
3/8/2024
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