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This bill creates new privacy protections for body camera recordings made by code inspectors (government employees who enforce local building, zoning, and safety regulations) by establishing specific confidentiality exemptions for recordings made in sensitive locations like private residences, healthcare facilities, and other areas where a reasonable person would expect privacy. The bill defines who can access these recordings, including the recorded person, their personal representative, or through a court order, while requiring local governments to retain these recordings for at least 90 days. The legislation acknowledges that body cameras can capture highly sensitive personal information and seeks to balance the need for transparency with individual privacy rights. The exemption will be subject to legislative review and will automatically sunset on October 2, 2031, unless specifically renewed. The bill also requires the Division of Library and Information Services to incorporate a 90-day retention requirement into its general records schedule by October 1, 2026, and includes provisions ensuring that other existing public records exemptions remain in effect. The bill's effective date is contingent on the passage of related legislation (SB 504) in the same legislative session.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/506