Florida H0655 allows certain entities to meet privately with their attorneys to discuss private property rights claims.

Florida H0655 amends the public records and meetings law to allow specified entities to meet privately with their attorneys to discuss pending litigation or claims concerning private property rights. These meetings must be recorded by a certified court reporter and the transcript must be made part of the public record upon conclusion of the litigation, settlement of a claim, or expiration of the statute of limitations. The entity must give public notice of the meeting and the persons attending. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

Florida H0655 allows certain entities to meet privately with their attorneys to discuss private property rights claims.

Florida H0655 amends the public records and meetings law to allow specified entities to meet privately with their attorneys to discuss pending litigation or claims concerning private property rights. These meetings must be recorded by a certified court reporter and the transcript must be made part of the public record upon conclusion of the litigation, settlement of a claim, or expiration of the statute of limitations. The entity must give public notice of the meeting and the persons attending. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.