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Introduced
11/14/2025
11/14/2025
In Committee
03/09/2026
03/09/2026
Crossed Over
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Passed
04/23/2026
04/23/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/24/2026
04/24/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to code inspector body cameras; creating s. 162.41, F.S.; defining terms; requiring a governmental entity that permits its code inspectors to wear body cameras to establish certain policies and procedures; requiring such governmental entity to ensure that certain training occurs, to retain certain data in accordance with public records laws, and to perform a periodic review of actual body camera practices; providing that certain provisions relating to the interception of wire, electronic, and oral communications do not apply to body camera recordings made by code inspectors; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill establishes new regulations for code inspectors in Florida who use body cameras, which are defined as portable devices worn by inspectors to record their interactions and activities. Any government entity allowing its code inspectors to wear these cameras must create specific policies and procedures covering their proper use, maintenance, storage, and the handling of recorded data, ensuring inspectors can record any public encounter while on duty. The entity must also train all relevant personnel on these policies, retain recorded data according to public records laws, and periodically review actual practices to ensure compliance. Importantly, this bill clarifies that certain laws regarding the interception of communications (Chapter 934) will not apply to these body camera recordings made by code inspectors.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice (Senate)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2026-48 (on 04/24/2026)
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