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HB 1055

Pub. Rec./State Attorney and Office of Statewide Prosecution Nonlegal Support Staff

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sam Greco

Bill HB 1055 exempts personal information of nonlegal support staff at State Attorneys' offices from public records disclosure in Florida.

Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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Bill Summary · HB 1055

Legislative bill overview

HB 1055 addresses public records exemptions for nonlegal support staff employed by State Attorneys and the Office of Statewide Prosecution in Florida. The bill would designate certain information about these employees as exempt from public disclosure requirements, protecting their personal details from routine records requests.

Why is this important

Public records exemptions directly affect government transparency and citizens' access to information about state employees. This bill balances employee safety and privacy concerns against the principle of open government, potentially setting precedent for how other state agencies handle support staff information.

Potential points of contention

  • Safety vs. transparency trade-off: Exempting staff records could protect individuals from threats or harassment, but may reduce accountability and public oversight of prosecutorial offices
  • Scope of exemption: Unclear whether the exemption covers names, addresses, personal contact information, employment records, or all of the above
  • Selective application: Why nonlegal support staff specifically warrant exemption while other state employees' records remain public could be questioned as inconsistent policy

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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