Prohibits law enforcement officers from accepting public records requests while performing official duties.

This bill creates a new section in Florida law that prohibits law enforcement officers from accepting and processing public records requests while engaged in official duties. If an officer is performing official duties, they must inform the requester to contact the records custodian or use an online portal. Persisting in compelling an officer to process a request under these circumstances is considered obstruction of a law enforcement officer. The bill defines "law enforcement officer" and "employing agency" and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.

Prohibits law enforcement officers from accepting public records requests while performing official duties.

This bill creates a new section in Florida law that prohibits law enforcement officers from accepting and processing public records requests while engaged in official duties. If an officer is performing official duties, they must inform the requester to contact the records custodian or use an online portal. Persisting in compelling an officer to process a request under these circumstances is considered obstruction of a law enforcement officer. The bill defines "law enforcement officer" and "employing agency" and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.