Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida S1346: Public Records/Department of Legal Affairs/Artificial Intelligence Violations
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Providing an exemption from public records requirements for information relating to investigations by the Department of Legal Affairs of certain violations relating to artificial intelligence violations; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity, etc.
What the bill says
An act relating to public records; amending s. 501.1739, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information relating to investigations by the Department of Legal Affairs of certain violations relating to artificial intelligence violations; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
From the introduced text, January 7, 2026:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to public records; amending s. 501.1739, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information relating to investigations by the Department of Legal Affairs of certain violations relating to artificial intelligence violations; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1. Present subsection (12) of section 501.1739, Florida Statutes, as created by SB ___ or similar legislation, 2026 Regular Session, is redesignated as subsection (13), and a new subsection (12) is added to that section, to system operators regulated.-- (12)(a) All information received by the department pursuant to a notification of a violation under this section or an investigation of a violation of this section is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution, until such time as the investigation is completed or ceases to be active. This exemption shall be construed in conformity with s. 119.071(2)(c). (b) During an active investigation, information made confidential and exempt pursuant to paragraph (a) may be disclosed by the department: 1. In the furtherance of its official duties and responsibilities; 2. For print, publication, or broadcast if the department determines that such …
Sponsors
- Burton, Colleen (R, SD-012) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died in Commerce and Tourism
- : Introduced
- : Referred to Commerce and Tourism; Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Rules
- : Filed
Subjects: Community Affairs, Commerce and Tourism, Rules, Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice
Common questions
- What is S1346?
- S1346 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Public Records/Department of Legal Affairs/Artificial Intelligence Violations.
- What does S1346 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to public records; amending s. 501.1739, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information relating to investigations by the Department of Legal Affairs of certain violations relating to artificial intelligence violations; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
- What is the status of S1346?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Commerce and Tourism (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored S1346?
- Burton, Colleen (R, SD-012).
- Where is the official record for S1346?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1346
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