HB 437: Public Records
GENERAL BILL by Andrade
Public Records; Provides that it is a violation of ch. 119, F.S., to fail to acknowledge public records request promptly & respond to such request in good faith; revises various provisions relating to custodians of public records, agencies, fees, & penalties; requires written, detailed cost estimate be provided upon request to persons seeking to inspect or copy public record; requires courts to assess specified costs, fees, & penalties; requires certain public records exemption provisions be repealed after specified timeframe unless Legislature reenacts such exemption.
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Bill History
Date Chamber Action 11/17/2025 House • Filed
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HB 437, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 11/17/2025 at 2:13 PM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: None Citations - Statutes (7)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 119.011 Definitions. Page 3 (pdf) 119.07 Inspection and copying of records; photographing public records; fees; exemptions. Page 4 (pdf) 119.10 Violation of chapter; penalties. Page 11 (pdf) 119.12 Attorney fees. Page 12 (pdf) 119.15 Legislative review of exemptions from public meeting and public records requirements. Page 14 (pdf) 282.711 Remote electronic access services. Page 15 (pdf) 921.0022 Criminal Punishment Code; offense severity ranking chart. Page 15 (pdf)