HB 1225: Grand Jury Testimony and Materials

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Grand Jury Testimony and Materials; Authorizes court to disclose certain grand jury testimony & materials in certain circumstances to further justice; requires clerk of court to take possession of & preserve certain grand jury materials; prohibits person from disposing of or destroying such materials; specifies materials required to be preserved; requires clerk of court to maintain chain of custody list for such materials during grand jury proceeding; specifies manner in which clerk of court shall store & provide access to stored materials; prohibits certain persons from accessing such materials; requires documentation of authorized person's access to such materials; requires state attorney & his or her employees to preserve certain grand jury materials; requires preserved materials to be retained for certain period of time; requires Office of State Courts Administrator to adopt certain rules; authorizes Office of State Courts Administrator to perform inspections for certain purposes; requires disclosure & provision of access to materials upon court order; prohibits intentional destruction or alteration of grand jury materials; provides penalty; requires FDLE to investigate alleged violations of preservation requirements.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 13, 2026Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
2. January 15, 2026Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
3. January 15, 2026Referred to Judiciary Committee
4. January 15, 2026Referred to Justice Budget Subcommittee
5. January 15, 2026Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
6. January 13, 20261st Reading (Original Filed Version)
7. January 8, 2026Filed