Bill to preserve agency trade-secret public-record exemption passes committee
January 27, 2026 | 2026 Legislature FL, Florida
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Representative Sapp explained HB 7017 would preserve a public-record exemption for trade secrets held by agencies and remove duplicated statutory language. He said the exemption would automatically repeal on Oct. 2, 2026, unless action were taken. There was no public testimony and no debate; the committee recorded a unanimous vote to report the bill favorably.
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