Proposed Confidentiality for Ethics Commission Investigations
March 13, 2026
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The Frame
If passed, this bill would restrict public and media access to ongoing ethics investigation files, preventing the release of documents that could otherwise be obtained through Florida's public records laws until the investigation concludes.
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Commission on Ethics
The commission would be granted authority to keep investigation-related information confidential during active cases.
Public records requesters
Individuals or media organizations seeking access to ethics investigation files would be denied access to those records while an investigation is active.
Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.
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Why It Matters
If passed, this bill would restrict public and media access to ongoing ethics investigation files, preventing the release of documents that could otherwise be obtained through Florida's public records laws until the investigation concludes.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will these records be secret forever?
Why is the state proposing this change?
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Contingent Legislation
The bill is explicitly tied to the passage of SB 92, indicating it is part of a larger legislative package regarding ethics procedures.
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Sources
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