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FL S1118

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Community Affairs

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a public records exemption for information about a person's plans, intentions, or interest in locating a data center within a county or municipality's jurisdiction
  • Confidentiality lasts 12 months after the request is received or until the person waives confidentiality, whichever comes first
  • Protects proprietary confidential business information including business plans, internal auditing controls, security measures, and competitive interest information indefinitely until publicly disclosed
  • Requires written confidentiality requests be submitted before any formal application is filed with the local government
  • Subject to Open Government Sunset Review Act with automatic repeal on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted by the Legislature

Legislative Description

Public Records/Data Centers

Last Action

Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/4/2026
Community Affairs1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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