Bill > S1144

This bill requires that all interviews conducted during protective investigations, which are inquiries into allegations of child abuse or neglect, must be audio or video recorded, typically using a body camera, unless the recording equipment malfunctions despite proper maintenance, or the investigator unexpectedly lacks the equipment. Importantly, individuals accused of child abuse or neglect cannot use an investigator's failure to record an interview as a reason to prevent statements made during that interview from being used in court, whether in criminal or dependency proceedings, and these recordings must be kept for at least five years.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1144