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Introduced
01/05/2026
01/05/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to public records; amending s. 447.205, F.S.; exempting from public records requirements written communications developed in preparation for, or preliminary to, the issuance of any order by the Public Employees Relations Commission or its designees; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; amending s. 447.308, F.S.; exempting from public records requirements showing of interest statements signed by public employees and filed with the Public Employees Relations Commission; providing an exception; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; exempting from public records requirements the personal identifying and location information of the chair, commissioners, and hearing officers of the Public Employees Relations Commission and the personal identifying and location information of spouses and children of such personnel; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date. hb997-00
AI Summary
This bill proposes several exemptions to public records requirements related to the Public Employees Relations Commission (PERC), which is an agency that handles labor relations for public employees. First, it exempts written communications developed in preparation for or preliminary to any order issued by PERC or its designees, meaning these internal documents will not be publicly accessible. Second, it makes statements of interest signed by public employees seeking to decertify their bargaining agent confidential, with an exception allowing challenges if the statements were obtained improperly, aiming to protect employees' rights to change representation without fear of reprisal. Third, it exempts the personal identifying and location information, including home addresses, phone numbers, and dates of birth, of PERC's chair, commissioners, and hearing officers, as well as their spouses and children, citing a heightened risk of harm from disgruntled individuals due to their official duties. All these exemptions are subject to a future legislative review and repeal unless reenacted.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
1st Reading (Original Filed Version) (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/997 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/997/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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