Florida bills · 2026 Regular Session
Florida HB 437
Public Records
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Andrade (Republican)
- Government Operations Subcommittee
Cosponsors (3)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Florida legislature· summary
Public Records; Provides that it is a violation of specified provisions to fail to acknowledge public records request promptly & respond to such request in good faith; revises various provisions relating to custodians of public records, agencies, fees, & penalties; requires written, detailed cost estimate be provided upon request to persons seeking to inspect or copy public record; requires courts to assess specified costs, fees, & penalties.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 House | Passage, Third Reading | pass | Set your home in Florida to see |
Actions
- Mar 13, 2026 · Senate
Died in Rules - Mar 4, 2026 · Senate
Received - Mar 4, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Rules - Mar 4, 2026 · Senate
In Messages - Mar 4, 2026 · House
CS passed; YEAS 111, NAYS 0 - Mar 4, 2026 · House
Read 3rd time - Mar 4, 2026 · House
Added to Third Reading Calendar - Mar 4, 2026 · House
Read 2nd time - Feb 26, 2026 · House
Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/4/2026) - Feb 24, 2026 · House
Added to Second Reading Calendar - Feb 24, 2026 · House
Bill released to House Calendar - Feb 24, 2026 · House
Reported out of State Affairs Committee - Feb 24, 2026 · House
Favorable by State Affairs Committee - Feb 20, 2026 · House
Added to State Affairs Committee agenda - Feb 16, 2026 · House
Now in State Affairs Committee - Feb 16, 2026 · House
Reported out of Justice Budget Subcommittee - Feb 16, 2026 · House
Favorable by Justice Budget Subcommittee - Feb 12, 2026 · House
Added to Justice Budget Subcommittee agenda - Feb 10, 2026 · House
Now in Justice Budget Subcommittee - Feb 10, 2026 · House
Reported out of Judiciary Committee - Feb 10, 2026 · House
Favorable by Judiciary Committee - Feb 6, 2026 · House
Added to Judiciary Committee agenda - Jan 22, 2026 · House
1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1) - Jan 22, 2026 · House
Now in Judiciary Committee - Jan 22, 2026 · House
Referred to State Affairs Committee - Jan 22, 2026 · House
Referred to Justice Budget Subcommittee - Jan 22, 2026 · House
Referred to Judiciary Committee - Jan 21, 2026 · House
CS Filed - Jan 21, 2026 · House
Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) - Jan 21, 2026 · House
Reported out of Government Operations Subcommittee - Jan 21, 2026 · House
Favorable with CS by Government Operations Subcommittee - Jan 16, 2026 · House
Added to Government Operations Subcommittee agenda - Jan 13, 2026 · House
1st Reading (Original Filed Version) - Nov 24, 2025 · House
Now in Government Operations Subcommittee - Nov 24, 2025 · House
Referred to State Affairs Committee - Nov 24, 2025 · House
Referred to Justice Budget Subcommittee - Nov 24, 2025 · House
Referred to Judiciary Committee - Nov 24, 2025 · House
Referred to Government Operations Subcommittee - Nov 17, 2025 · House
Filed