Freedom Of Information Act Florida
BILL ANALYSIS AND FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
The exemption is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and stands repealed on. October 2, 2026, unless reenacted by the Legislature. The bill ...
https://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/7002/Analyses/2026s07002.pre.go.PDFFlorida lawmaker bucks DeSantis on slow public records ...
... law that shield otherwise open information from public view. Some of the new proposed ... 2026 www.tallahassee.com. All rights reserved.
https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/state/2026/01/22/florida-lawmaker-bucks-desantis-on-slow-public-records-responses/88286989007/Florida’s 2026 session sees ‘bumper crop’ of open government bills, but will they close more doors? WGCU PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
This year there are roughly 40 proposals before the Florida Legislature seeking to create exemptions to public records. Historically, the state has been considered a national leader in making its system of government accessible to its citizens — but no more.
https://www.wgcu.org/government-politics/2026-01-16/floridas-2026-session-sees-bumper-crop-of-open-government-bills-but-will-they-close-more-doors
Federal Register :: Request Access
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/27/2026-01511/freedom-of-information-act-regulations-update
Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine
held by an agency is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution. This exemption is remedial in nature, and it is the intent of the Legislature that this exemption apply to security or firesafety system plans held by an agency before, on, or after April 6, 2018.
https://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0100-0199/0119/Sections/0119.071.html
Florida FOIA procedures
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https://ballotpedia.org/Florida_FOIA_proceduresThe "Sunshine" Law My Florida Legal
The "Sunshine" Law To assist the public and governmental agencies in understanding the requirements and exemptions to Florida's open government laws, the Attorney General's Office compiles a comprehensive guide known as the Government-in-the-Sunshine manual. The manual is published each year at no taxpayer expense by the First Amendment Foundation in Tallahassee.
http://www.myfloridalegal.com/open-government/the-quotsunshinequot-law
Free Speech, Jawboning, and Aaron v. Bondi: Did Government Coercion Stifle ICEBlock’s Availability? American Enterprise Institute - AEI
Following the US Supreme Court’s 2024 rulings in the jawboning cases of Murthy v. Missouri and National Rifle Association of America v. Vullo, it was a matter of when—not if—another First Amendment lawsuit would be filed against government officials, claiming they coerced a private entity to squelch speech.
https://www.aei.org/technology-and-innovation/free-speech-jawboning-and-aaron-v-bondi-did-government-coercion-stifle-iceblocks-availability/
FL Legislation 2026 Regular Session Bills LegiScan
2026 Florida Regular Session legislation available for tracking...
https://legiscan.com/FL/legislation/2026?page=2&type=bill
2024-2026 Term National Archives
2024-2026 Term The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) established the Federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee in 2014 to foster dialog between the Administration and the requester community, solicit public comments, and develop consensus recommendations for improving FOIA administration and proactive disclosures.
https://www.archives.gov/ogis/foia-advisory-committee/2024-2026-term
Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine
held by an agency is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution. This exemption is remedial in nature, and it is the intent of the Legislature that this exemption apply to security or firesafety system plans held by an agency before, on, or after April 6, 2018.
https://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0100-0199/0119/Sections/0119.071.html
FOIA request response times by state - Ballotpedia
FOIA request response times by state Each state has laws governing public access to governmental records. These laws are sometimes known as open records laws, public records laws, or FOIA laws after the federal Freedom of Information Act. These FOIA laws define the procedures people can use to access these records.
https://ballotpedia.org/FOIA_request_response_times_by_state
The "Sunshine" Law My Florida Legal
The "Sunshine" Law To assist the public and governmental agencies in understanding the requirements and exemptions to Florida's open government laws, the Attorney General's Office compiles a comprehensive guide known as the Government-in-the-Sunshine manual. The manual is published each year at no taxpayer expense by the First Amendment Foundation in Tallahassee.
http://www.myfloridalegal.com/open-government/the-quotsunshinequot-law
Commissioner Wilton Simpson Highlights 2026 Florida Farm Bill, Proposals to Protect Freedom, Family, and Farmers / 2025 Press Releases / Press Releases / News & Events / Home - Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson is highlighting the 2026 Florida Farm Bill, SB 290, and its proposals to protect freedom, family, and farmers. The 2026 Florida Farm Bill, sponsored by Senator Keith Truenow and Representative Danny Alvarez, will support and defend Florida agriculture and Florida’s farmers, ranchers, and growers; prohibit local governments from restricting or banning gasoline-powered...
https://www.fdacs.gov/News-Events/Press-Releases/2025-Press-Releases/Commissioner-Wilton-Simpson-Highlights-2026-Florida-Farm-Bill-Proposals-to-Protect-Freedom-Family-and-Farmers