Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 7030: Public Records/Investigations by the Department of Legal Affairs
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
SB 7030 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Records/Investigations by the Department of Legal Affairs. Primary sponsor: Commerce and Tourism, Appropriations. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Messages.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Public Records/Investigations by the Department of Legal Affairs; Providing an exemption from public records requirements for information held by the Department of Legal Affairs relating to notifications or investigations of certain companion chatbot violations; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information held by the department relating to notifications or investigations of certain bot-related consumer protection violations; requiring that certain information remain confidential and exempt upon the completion or cessation of an investigation; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity, etc.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce and Tourism | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Appropriations | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Messages
- In Messages
- CS passed; YEAS 34 NAYS 3
- Read 3rd time
- Read 2nd time
- Retained on Special Order Calendar
- Retained on Special Order Calendar
- CS by Appropriations read 1st time
- Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/25/26
- Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
- Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
- CS by- Appropriations; YEAS 17 NAYS 0
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