Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 473: Pub. Rec./Civilian Contractors and Government Employees
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 473 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on November 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Pub. Rec./Civilian Contractors and Government Employees. Primary sponsor: Jeff Holcomb (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 8, 2026): Withdrawn prior to introduction.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Pub. Rec./Civilian Contractors and Government Employees; Provides exemption from public records requirements for certain current & former civilian contractors & government employees & their spouses & dependents; provides for retroactive application; provides for future legislative review & repeal of exemption; provides statement of public necessity.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Holcomb | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Withdrawn prior to introduction
- Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
- Referred to State Affairs Committee
- Referred to Government Operations Subcommittee
- Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
- Filed