Florida 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SPB 7030 — Public Records/Investigations by the Department of Legal Affairs

Last action — Submitted as Committee Bill and Reported Favorably by Commerce and Tourism; YEAS 10 NAYS 0

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  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 January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Public Records/Investigations by the Department of Legal Affairs; Providing an exemption from public records requirements for information relating to notifications of violations or investigations by the Department of Legal Affairs of certain companion chatbot violations; requiring certain information remain confidential and exempt upon the completion or cessation of an investigation; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information relating to notifications of violations or investigations by the department of certain bot-related consumer protection violations; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity, etc.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Submitted as Committee Bill and Reported Favorably by Commerce and Tourism; YEAS 10 NAYS 0

  2. On Committee agenda-- Commerce and Tourism, 01/21/26, 8:30 am, 110 Senate Building

  3. Submitted for consideration by Commerce and Tourism

Sponsors

  • Commerce and Tourism · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Commerce and Tourism

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (163)

163 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Submitted and Reported Favorably as Committee

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 4000
Republican 6000
Total 10000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Arrington, Kristen Aston Democrat Yea
Davis, Tracie Democrat Yea
Davis, Tracie Democrat Yea
Smith, Carlos Guillermo Democrat Yea
DiCeglie, Nick Republican Yea
Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" Republican Yea
Mayfield, Debbie Republican Yea
McClain, Stan Republican Yea
Wright, Tom A. Republican Yea
Yarborough, Clay Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does SPB 7030 do?
Public Records/Investigations by the Department of Legal Affairs; Providing an exemption from public records requirements for information relating to notifications of violations or investigations by the Department of Legal Affairs of certain companion chatbot violations; requiring certain information remain confidential and exempt upon the completion or cessation of an investigation; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information relating to notifications of violations or investigations by the department of certain bot-related consumer protection violations; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity, etc.
Who sponsors SPB 7030?
SPB 7030 is sponsored by Commerce and Tourism.
What is the current status of SPB 7030?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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