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FL S7026
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Governmental Oversight and Accountability
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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
Full Bill Text
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