Bill > S1650

This bill creates a new provision within Florida law that makes information received by or derived from investigations conducted by the Commission on Ethics confidential and exempt from public records requirements, specifically referencing section 119.07(1) of Florida Statutes (which outlines public records access) and section 24(a) of Article I of the State Constitution (which guarantees the right to access public records). This exemption applies while an investigation related to ethics complaints is active, with the stated public necessity being that premature release of such information could hinder or jeopardize the commission's ability to effectively conduct its investigations. The bill also includes a provision for future legislative review and repeal of this exemption, which is set to automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature acts to extend it, and its effective date is contingent upon the passage of another related bill.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1650