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This bill establishes new privacy protections for body camera recordings made by code inspectors (government employees who verify compliance with local building, zoning, and safety regulations). The bill creates specific exemptions that make certain body camera recordings confidential and not subject to public records requests. These exemptions apply to recordings made inside private residences, healthcare or social service facilities, or in locations where a reasonable person would expect privacy. While these recordings are generally confidential, they can still be disclosed in specific circumstances, such as: to the person recorded, their personal representative, or pursuant to a court order. The bill requires local governments to retain these recordings for at least 90 days and includes detailed guidelines for courts to consider when determining whether to order the disclosure of a recording. The exemption applies retroactively and is designed to protect sensitive personal information while recognizing the potential value of body camera recordings in documenting code inspection work. The legislation includes a sunset provision, meaning the exemption will automatically expire on October 2, 2030, unless the Legislature specifically votes to continue it. The bill's effective date is contingent on the passage of related legislation (SB 1104).

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1106