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Introduced
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
In Committee
03/03/2026
03/03/2026
Crossed Over
03/06/2026
03/06/2026
Passed
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to public records; reenacting and amending s. 560.129, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for certain information obtained by the Office of Financial Regulation concerning or during the course of an investigation or examination conducted by the office, including customer and consumer complaints, to incorporate the inclusion of documents relating to virtual currency businesses, qualified payment stablecoin issuers, and money transmitters acting as custodians of gold coin and silver coin; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing statements of public necessity; amending s. 560.312, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for payment instrument transactions to incorporate the inclusion of money transmitters acting as custodians of gold coin and silver coin; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; amending s. 560.4041, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for deferred presentment transactions to incorporate the inclusion of money transmitters acting as custodians of gold coin and silver coin; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; reenacting hb1087 -03-er2026 Legislature and amending s. 655.057, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for certain information obtained by the office concerning an investigation or examination conducted by the office, including reports or papers of examinations, operations, or condition, and trade secrets to incorporate the inclusion of trust companies that are qualified payment stablecoin issuers and money transmitters acting as custodians of gold coin and silver coin; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing statements of public necessity; reenacting and amending s. 655.50, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for reports and records filed with the office to incorporate the inclusion of financial institutions that are trust companies that are qualified payment stablecoin issuers and money transmitters acting as custodians of gold coin and silver coin; providing statements of public necessity; providing contingent effective dates.
AI Summary
This bill expands public records exemptions for information gathered by the Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) during investigations and examinations, particularly concerning virtual currency businesses, qualified payment stablecoin issuers (entities that issue stablecoins, which are cryptocurrencies pegged to a stable asset like the US dollar), and money transmitters that hold gold or silver coins. These exemptions are intended to protect sensitive financial information, trade secrets, and investigative techniques, and are subject to future legislative review and repeal. The bill also clarifies that these exemptions apply to various types of financial institutions and transactions, including payment instrument transactions and deferred presentment transactions (short-term loans often referred to as payday loans), to ensure consistent protection across regulated entities and to prevent harm to individuals and businesses through the disclosure of private financial details or investigative methods.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (2)
Government Operations Subcommittee (House), State Affairs Committee (House)
Last Action
Ordered engrossed, then enrolled (on 03/12/2026)
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