SB 506 — Public Records/Body Camera Recordings Recorded by a Code Inspector
Last action — Chapter No. 2026-49, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 504 (Ch. 2026-48)
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced November 14, 2025. It awaits signature.
Signed by Governor Ron DeSantis (Republican) on April 21, 2026.
Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.
Odds of enactment
Moderate chanceBased on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.
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Prognosis
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To Executive
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 7 recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
Summary
Public Records/Body Camera Recordings Recorded by a Code Inspector; Providing an exemption from public records requirements for body camera recordings recorded by a code inspector under certain circumstances; providing exceptions; requiring a local government to retain body camera recordings for a specified timeframe; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity, etc.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
16 added · 12 removed16 line(s) added, 12 removed.
FloridaENROLLED SenateLegislature - 2026 SB 506 By2026506er Senator2 Burgess 23-00350A-26 2026506__ A bill to be entitled An act relating to public records;
FloridaENROLLED SenateLegislature - 2026 SB 506 23-00350A-262026506er 2026506__ 3.
FloridaENROLLED SenateLegislature - 2026 SB 506 23-00350A-262026506er 2026506__ 2.
FloridaENROLLED SenateLegislature - 2026 SB 506 23-00350A-262026506er 2026506__ (VIII) There is good cause to disclose all or portions of the recording.
FloridaENROLLED SenateLegislature - 2026 SB 506 23-00350A-262026506er 2026506__ (2) The Legislature recognizes that body cameras preserve information that has the potential to assist both code inspectors’ and the public’s ability to review the accuracy of code inspection work.
View plain text versions (2)
- S 506 er View text Current pdf
- Introduced S 506 Filed pdf
Action History
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Chapter No. 2026-49, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 504 (Ch. 2026-48)
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Approved by Governor
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Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
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Ordered enrolled
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Passed; YEAS 114, NAYS 0
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Read 3rd time
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Added to Third Reading Calendar
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Read 2nd time
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1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
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Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/10/2026)
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Bill referred to House Calendar
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In Messages
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Immediately certified -SJ 299
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Passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 1 -SJ 293
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Read 3rd time -SJ 293
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Read 2nd time -SJ 293
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Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/11/26
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Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
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Favorable by- Rules; YEAS 23 NAYS 0
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On Committee agenda-- Rules, 02/03/26, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building
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Now in Rules
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Favorable by Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice; YEAS 8 NAYS 0
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On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice, 01/21/26, 1:30 pm, 37 Senate Building
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Now in Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice
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Introduced
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Favorable by Community Affairs; YEAS 8 NAYS 0
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On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs, 01/13/26, 1:30 pm, 37 Senate Building
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Referred to Community Affairs; Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Rules
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Filed
Sponsors
- Danny Burgess · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 163 not signed on · 1 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Burgess, Danny Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (163)
163 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 163 →"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.
Votes
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 81 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Democrat | 32 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 114 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (117)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| No Party Affiliation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 38 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 3% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (39)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Smith | — | Yea |
| Arrington, Kristen Aston | Democrat | Yea |
| Berman, Lori | Democrat | Nay |
| Bernard, Mack | Democrat | Yea |
| Davis, Tracie | Democrat | Yea |
| Davis, Tracie | Democrat | Yea |
| Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" | Democrat | Yea |
| Osgood, Rosalind | Democrat | Yea |
| Polsky, Tina Scott | Democrat | Yea |
| Rouson, Darryl Ervin | Democrat | Yea |
| Sharief, Barbara | Democrat | Yea |
| Pizzo, Jason W. B. | No Party Affiliation | Yea |
| Albritton, Ben | Republican | Yea |
| Boyd, Jim | Republican | Yea |
| Bradley, Jennifer | Republican | Yea |
| Brodeur, Jason | Republican | Yea |
| Burgess, Danny | Republican | Yea |
| Burton, Colleen | Republican | Yea |
| Calatayud, Alexis | Republican | Yea |
| DiCeglie, Nick | Republican | Yea |
| Gaetz, Don | Republican | Yea |
| Garcia, Ileana | Republican | Yea |
| Grall, Erin | Republican | Yea |
| Gruters, Joe | Republican | Yea |
| Harrell, Gayle | Republican | Yea |
| Hooper, Ed | Republican | Yea |
| Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" | Republican | Yea |
| Martin, Jonathan | Republican | Yea |
| Massullo, Ralph E., Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Mayfield, Debbie | Republican | Yea |
| McClain, Stan | Republican | Yea |
| Passidomo, Kathleen | Republican | Yea |
| Rodriguez, Ana Maria | Republican | Yea |
| Simon, Corey | Republican | Yea |
| Truenow, Keith L. | Republican | Yea |
| Trumbull, Jay | Republican | Yea |
| Vacant | Republican | Yea |
| Wright, Tom A. | Republican | Yea |
| Yarborough, Clay | Republican | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (8)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Osgood, Rosalind | Democrat | Yea |
| Polsky, Tina Scott | Democrat | Yea |
| Garcia, Ileana | Republican | Yea |
| Martin, Jonathan | Republican | Yea |
| Simon, Corey | Republican | Yea |
| Smith, David | Republican | Yea |
| Wright, Tom A. | Republican | Yea |
| Yarborough, Clay | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| No Party Affiliation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (8)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" | Democrat | Yea |
| Sharief, Barbara | Democrat | Yea |
| Pizzo, Jason W. B. | No Party Affiliation | Yea |
| Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" | Republican | Yea |
| Massullo, Ralph E., Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| McClain, Stan | Republican | Yea |
| Passidomo, Kathleen | Republican | Yea |
| Trumbull, Jay | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 506 do?
- Public Records/Body Camera Recordings Recorded by a Code Inspector; Providing an exemption from public records requirements for body camera recordings recorded by a code inspector under certain circumstances; providing exceptions; requiring a local government to retain body camera recordings for a specified timeframe; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity, etc.
- Who sponsors SB 506?
- SB 506 is sponsored by Burgess, Danny (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 506?
- This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced November 14, 2025. It awaits signature.
- Where can I track SB 506?
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