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FL S0798

FL S0798
Electronic Payment of Public Records Fees


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Introduced
02/18/2025
In Committee
02/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to electronic payment of public records fees; amending s. 119.07, F.S.; requiring an agency subject to ch. 119, F.S., to provide an electronic option for payment of fees associated with a public records request; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends Florida's public records law (section 119.07) to require government agencies to provide an electronic payment option for fees associated with public records requests. Currently, agencies may have limited payment methods, which can make obtaining public records more difficult for citizens. The new subsection (5) mandates that all agencies subject to Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes must offer an electronic way to pay fees when someone wants to inspect or copy public documents. The bill does not specify the exact electronic payment methods, leaving that implementation detail to the individual agencies. The change will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving agencies time to set up the necessary electronic payment systems. This modification aims to make public records more accessible by providing a convenient, modern payment method for citizens seeking government information.

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Last Action

Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability (on 06/16/2025)

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