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FL H1473

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a public records exemption for information provided by the Chief of Domestic Security to the Governor and Cabinet when designating domestic or foreign terrorist organizations, specifically for portions that would reveal information critical to state or national security

  • Exempts such information from Florida's public records law (s. 119.07(1)) and the State Constitution's public records requirements (Article I, s. 24(a))

  • Requires the Chief of Domestic Security to consult with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, counter-terrorism organizations, and national security organizations before making terrorist designations

  • Subject to automatic repeal on October 2, 2031 under the Open Government Sunset Review Act unless the Legislature reviews and reenacts the exemption

  • Takes effect contingent on HB 1471 (the underlying terrorist organization designation bill) being adopted and becoming law in the same legislative session

Legislative Description

Pub. Rec./Terrorist Organizations

Last Action

Ordered engrossed, then enrolled

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/12/2026
Government Operations Subcommittee1/29/2026
Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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