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Introduced
11/21/2025
11/21/2025
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 requirements for governmental entities in Florida that allow their code inspectors, who are officials responsible for enforcing building and property codes, to wear body cameras, which are portable recording devices. The bill mandates that these entities must create specific policies and procedures for the proper use, maintenance, and storage of these cameras and the recorded data, ensuring that inspectors can record any encounter with the public while on duty. Furthermore, the governmental entities must provide training to all personnel involved with the body cameras and their data, retain the recorded audio and video according to public records laws, and periodically review actual practices to ensure they align with established policies. Importantly, the bill clarifies that certain laws regarding the interception of communications do not apply to these body camera recordings made by code inspectors.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (1)
Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Added to Second Reading Calendar (on 02/10/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/509 |
| Analysis - State Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/509/Analyses/h0509c.SAC.PDF |
| Analysis - State Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/509/Analyses/h0509b.SAC.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/509/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/509/Analyses/h0509a.IAS.PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/509/Amendment/197179/PDF | |
| Analysis - Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/509/Analyses/h0509.IAS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/509/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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