SB 1346 — Public Records/Department of Legal Affairs/Artificial Intelligence Violations

Summary

Public Records/Department of Legal Affairs/Artificial Intelligence Violations; Providing an exemption from public records requirements for information relating to investigations by the Department of Legal Affairs of certain violations relating to artificial intelligence violations; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity, etc.

Bill Text

• Introduced S 1346 Filed Current pdf

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The bill establishes a public records exemption for information related to investigations of violations of section 501.1739 concerning artificial intelligence.

• 501.1739

  (12)(a) All information received by the department pursuant to a notification of a violation under this section or an investigation of a violation of this section is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution, until such time as the investigation is completed or ceases to be active. This exemption shall be construed in conformity with s. 119.071(2)(c).

  Adds a new subsection that exempts certain investigation-related information from public records requirements.

• 501.1739

  (12)(b) During an active investigation, information made confidential and exempt pursuant to paragraph (a) may be disclosed by the department: 1. In the furtherance of its official duties and responsibilities; 2. For print, publication, or broadcast if the department determines that such release would assist in notifying the public or locating or identifying a person whom the department believes to be a victim of an improper use or disposal of customer records, except that information made confidential and exempt by paragraph (c) may not be released pursuant to this subparagraph; or 3. To another governmental entity in the furtherance of its official duties and responsibilities.

  Details under what circumstances information may be disclosed during an active investigation.

• 501.1739

  (12)(c) Upon completion of an investigation or once an investigation ceases to be active, the following information held by the department shall remain confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution: 1. Information that is otherwise confidential or exempt from s. 119.07(1) or s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution. 2. Personal identifying information. 3. A computer forensic report. 4. Information that would otherwise reveal weaknesses in the data security of the operator. 5. Information that would disclose the proprietary information of the operator.

  Maintains the confidentiality of specific information after an investigation is complete.

• 501.1739

  (12)(d) For purposes of this subsection, the term "proprietary information" means information that: 1. Is owned or controlled by the operator; 2. Is intended to be private and is treated by the operator as private because disclosure would harm the operator or their business operations; 3. Has not been disclosed except as required by law or a private agreement that provides that the information will not be released to the public; 4. Is not publicly available or otherwise readily ascertainable through proper means from another source in the same configuration as received by the department; and 5. Reveals competitive interests, the disclosure of which would impair the competitive advantage of the operator that is the subject of the information.

  Defines what constitutes proprietary information in this context.

• 501.1739

  (12)(e) This subsection is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act in accordance with s. 119.15 and shall stand repealed on October 2, 2031, unless reviewed and saved from repeal through reenactment by the Legislature.

  Makes the new confidentiality provisions subject to review and potential repeal by the Legislature after a set period.

Action History

1. March 13, 2026

   Died in Commerce and Tourism

2. January 22, 2026

   Introduced

3. January 16, 2026

   Referred to Commerce and Tourism; Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Rules

4. January 07, 2026

   Filed

Sponsors

• Colleen Burton · Primary

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