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Florida Senate Bill 506 (2026): Code Enforcement Body Camera Recordings and Public Records Law

06.02.2026
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

Florida Senate Bill 506 (SB 506), enacted during the 2026 legislative session, addresses public access to body camera recordings created by local government code inspectors. Signed into law on April 23, 2026 (Chapter No. 2026‑49), the bill takes effect July 1, 2026. SB 506 was introduced to balance two competing […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Florida Legislative Lobbying

Senate Bill 7026 (2026): Protecting Trade Secrets in Florida’s Public Records Framework

06.01.2026
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

Senate Bill 7026, enacted during Florida’s 2026 legislative session and signed into law on April 23, 2026 (Chapter 2026‑52), represents a significant update to the state’s public records laws. The bill focuses on the treatment of trade secrets held by government agencies and reflects the Legislature’s ongoing balancing of transparency […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Florida Legislative Lobbying