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Introduced
12/12/2025
12/12/2025
In Committee
01/05/2026
01/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act; amending s. 287.137, F.S., which provides an exemption from public record requirements for certain information received in investigations by the Attorney General or a law enforcement agency into social media platform activities; extending the scheduled repeal date of the exemption; amending s. 501.2041, F.S., which provides an exemption from public records requirements for certain information received in investigations by the Department of Legal Affairs or a law enforcement agency into violations by certain social media platforms; extending the scheduled repeal date of the exemption; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill extends the scheduled repeal date for two existing legal exemptions related to investigations of social media platforms and antitrust violations. Specifically, the bill amends sections 287.137 and 501.2041 of the Florida Statutes to change the sunset date from October 2, 2026, to October 2, 2031. These exemptions currently protect certain confidential information gathered during investigations by the Attorney General, Department of Legal Affairs, or law enforcement agencies into social media platform activities or potential antitrust violations. The Open Government Sunset Review Act requires periodic legislative review of such exemptions to ensure they remain necessary and appropriate. By extending the repeal date to 2031, the bill allows these information protection provisions to remain in effect for an additional five years, giving investigators continued ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information during their inquiries. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Government Operations Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/SB 7014 (on 03/09/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/7015 |
| Analysis - State Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/7015/Analyses/h7015c.SAC.PDF |
| Analysis - State Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/7015/Analyses/h7015b.SAC.PDF |
| Analysis - Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/7015/Analyses/h7015a.IPA.PDF |
| Analysis - Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/7015/Analyses/h7015.IPA.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/7015/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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