Florida SB 7026 extends public records exemption for agency-held trade secrets
April 24, 2026
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Where This Stands
Current status: signed.
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View official text →The Frame
This law determines whether private business information submitted to government agencies remains confidential or becomes accessible to the public through records requests.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
government agencies
Agencies are required to continue withholding specific trade secret records from public disclosure requests.
businesses
Businesses that submit trade secrets to agencies retain the protection of their proprietary information from public release.
Current stage: signed.
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
Key Facts
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Why It Matters
This law determines whether private business information submitted to government agencies remains confidential or becomes accessible to the public through records requests.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a trade secret in this context?
Does this law change how I can request public records?
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Sunset Review Continuation
The bill functions as a continuation of an existing exemption following an Open Government Sunset Review (OGSR) process.
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