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Bill to preserve agency trade-secret public-record exemption passes committee
Florida House Commerce Committee · January 27, 2026
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Summary
HB 7017 saves from repeal a public-record exemption for agency-held trade secrets and removes duplicate statutory language; sponsor said the exemption would otherwise expire in October 2026. No public testimony was recorded and the committee passed the bill.
Representative Sapp explained HB 7017 would preserve a public-record exemption for trade secrets held by agencies and remove duplicated statutory language. He said the exemption would automatically repeal on Oct. 2, 2026, unless action were taken. There was no public testimony and no debate; the committee recorded a unanimous vote to report the bill favorably.
