Bill > S1530

This bill creates a new law allowing individuals who were defendants in certain eviction proceedings, specifically for nonpayment of rent or lot rental fees, to request that their court records be sealed and their names replaced with "tenant" on the public court docket. This relief is available if the case was settled and the terms were met, if a default judgment was satisfied, or if a judgment on the merits was entered at least 5 or 10 years ago and any monetary awards have been paid. However, individuals who have been evicted more than once are ineligible. To seek this relief, a person must serve all parties involved, file an affidavit confirming their eligibility, and the court will grant the request without a hearing unless an objection is filed within 30 days, in which case a hearing will be scheduled. The court is prohibited from charging fees for these motions, and this provision will apply retroactively to judgments entered before, on, or after July 1, 2026.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1530