S.7012

OGSR/Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

Final Passage·3/17/26

Florida S7012 removes the scheduled repeal of exemptions from public records for investigations by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor.

Florida S7012 amends sections 319.25, 320.861, and 322.71 of Florida Statutes to permanently exempt information received by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles during investigations or examinations from public records requirements. This exemption applies until the investigation ceases to be active or administrative action concludes. The bill also removes the scheduled repeal of these exemptions, ensuring they remain in effect indefinitely. The changes take effect on October 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 107–0 · Mar 17
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

107 Yea

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0 Nay

10 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jan 27

9:00 AM

Senate Rules Hearing

Jan 12

1:30 PM

Senate Governmental Oversight and Accountability Hearing

History

Jun 9

Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

Mar 17

Senate

Ordered enrolled

Mar 9

House

Read 2nd time