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FL S7026

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Governmental Oversight and Accountability

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the scheduled October 2, 2026 repeal date for the public records exemption protecting trade secrets held by state agencies under section 119.0715, Florida Statutes
  • Makes the trade secret exemption permanent following review under Florida's Open Government Sunset Review Act
  • Eliminates redundant trade secret references from 16 other Florida statutes that separately defined or referenced trade secrets, consolidating protection under the general trade secret exemption
  • Maintains existing protections allowing agencies to share trade secrets with employees of other agencies whose duties require access to such information
  • Preserves liability protection for agency employees who release trade secret records in good faith while performing their duties

Legislative Description

OGSR/Trade Secret Held by an Agency

Last Action

Passed; YEAS 106, NAYS 3

3/9/2026

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