Florida 2026 Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB 44 — Electronic Payment of Public Records Fees

Last action — Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced September 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Not enough signal yet

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Summary

Electronic Payment of Public Records Fees; Requiring an agency subject to ch. 119, F.S., to provide an electronic option for payment of fees associated with a public records request, etc.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability

  2. Introduced

  3. Referred to Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government; Fiscal Policy

  4. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 163 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (163)

163 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 44 do?
Electronic Payment of Public Records Fees; Requiring an agency subject to ch. 119, F.S., to provide an electronic option for payment of fees associated with a public records request, etc.
Who sponsors SB 44?
SB 44 is sponsored by Rouson, Darryl Ervin (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 44?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced September 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 44?
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