HB 437

  • Florida House Bill
  • 2026 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Public Records

Abstract

Public Records; Provides that it is a violation of ch. 119, F.S., to fail to acknowledge public records request promptly & respond to such request in good faith; revises various provisions relating to custodians of public records, agencies, fees, & penalties; requires written, detailed cost estimate be provided upon request to persons seeking to inspect or copy public record; requires courts to assess specified costs, fees, & penalties; requires certain public records exemption provisions be repealed after specified timeframe unless Legislature reenacts such exemption.

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Nov 24, 2025

House

Referred to Government Operations Subcommittee

House

Referred to Judiciary Committee

House

Referred to Justice Budget Subcommittee

House

Referred to State Affairs Committee

House

Now in Government Operations Subcommittee

Nov 17, 2025

House

Filed

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H 437 Filed PDF

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