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SB 7002FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026passed_both
Passed

Extension of Public Records Exemption for Military Data

Original title: OGSR/Department of Military Affairs/United States Department of Defense

June 12, 2026

Public RecordsMilitary AffairsGovernment TransparencyData Privacy

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Where This Stands

Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Passed
Signed

Currently passed_both. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Signed.

Last action
Ordered enrolledMar 17, 2026

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

The bill maintains current restrictions on public access to specific military records, preventing the release of information that would otherwise be subject to open records laws, thereby extending the timeline for when these records could potentially become public.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Department of Military Affairs

The department continues to be authorized to withhold specific records from public disclosure under the extended exemption.

General Public

Members of the public remain unable to access the specific military records covered by this exemption for an extended period.

What changed

Current stage: passed_both.

What's next

Signed.

Summary

This bill extends an existing for specific information held by the Department of Military Affairs that is linked to United States Department of Defense systems or networks. It ensures that certain sensitive military-related data remains shielded from public disclosure for a longer period.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill change?
It extends the expiration date of a law that keeps certain military-related records private and exempt from public disclosure.
Which records are affected?
Records held by the Department of Military Affairs that are stored in, transmitted through, or pertain to United States Department of Defense systems, networks, or devices.

Why It Matters

The bill maintains current restrictions on public access to specific military records, preventing the release of information that would otherwise be subject to open records laws, thereby extending the timeline for when these records could potentially become public.

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Voting Record

Motion succeededlower3/9/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Passage, Third Reading

Total

117

Yes

105

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

12

Abstain

0

Motion succeededupper1/29/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Third Reading

Total

39

Yes

32

No

3

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

Motion succeededupper1/27/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Favorable

Total

22

Yes

21

No

1

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

Motion succeededupper1/12/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Favorable with Committee Substitute

Total

9

Yes

9

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

Motion succeededupper11/4/2025openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Submitted and Reported Favorably as Committee

Total

5

Yes

5

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

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Discoveries

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Sunset Review Extension

The bill utilizes the OGSR (Open Government Sunset Review) process to maintain existing secrecy provisions for military data.

Department of Military Affairs

Connected Entities

organizationUnited States Department of DefenseMap →
organizationDepartment of Military AffairsMap →
otherOpen Government Sunset Review ActMap →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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  • Controversy20
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