New Rules for Gubernatorial Transitions

The Frame

What this does

The bill mandates how state agencies must share sensitive data and resources with an incoming administration, directly impacting the continuity of government operations and the security of confidential state records during the transition period.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Governor-elect

The Governor-elect is granted specific access to state records, office space, and IT resources, while assuming legal obligations regarding confidentiality.

State agencies

Agencies are required to designate liaisons, provide briefing books, grant access to records and personnel, and provide temporary office space.

Department of Management Services

The department is tasked with providing temporary office facilities and IT resources to the incoming administration.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

This bill was introduced during the 2026 legislative session and underwent committee review before failing to advance. context

Summary

This bill establishes formal procedures for the transition between outgoing and incoming Florida governors, including mandatory staff liaisons, office space, and access to state records. It creates specific requirements for the Governor-elect to handle confidential information and provides criminal penalties for unauthorized disclosure.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill apply to a Governor who is re-elected?

No, the bill explicitly states that the transition period does not include any period following the reelection of an incumbent Governor to a second consecutive term.

What happens if the Governor-elect leaks confidential records?

The bill makes the willful and knowing disclosure of a , punishable by law.

What information must agencies provide to the Governor-elect?

Agencies must provide standardized briefing books outlining their organizational structure, mission, programs, budget, major contracts, pending litigation, and leadership personnel.

Why It Matters

The bill mandates how state agencies must share sensitive data and resources with an incoming administration, directly impacting the continuity of government operations and the security of confidential state records during the transition period.

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Voting Record

Motion succeededupper2/18/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Favorable

Total

11

Yes

11

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

How they voted (11)

Keith Truenow

Republican · yes

Lori Berman

Democratic · yes

Nick DiCeglie

Republican · yes

Jason Pizzo

Independent · yes

Stan McClain

Republican · yes

Kristen Arrington

Democratic · yes

Ralph Massullo

Republican · yes

Barbara Sharief

Democratic · yes

Erin Grall

Republican · yes

Jason Brodeur

Republican · yes

Ana Maria Rodriguez

Republican · yes

Motion succeededupper2/2/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Favorable with Committee Substitute

Total

9

Yes

9

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

How they voted (9)

Ana Maria Rodriguez

Republican · yes

Kristen Arrington

Democratic · yes

Erin Grall

Republican · yes

Stan McClain

Republican · yes

Jason Brodeur

Republican · yes

Debbie Mayfield

Republican · yes

LaVon Bracy Davis

Democratic · yes

Nick DiCeglie

Republican · yes

Tina Polsky

Democratic · yes

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Formalization of Transition Access

The bill moves from informal transition practices to a codified system with specific statutory deadlines and criminal penalties for mishandling records.

Governor-elect State agencies