Florida § 11.26 - Legislative employees; employment restrictions.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 11.26 — Legislative employees; employment restrictions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11.26. Legislative employees; employment restrictions.
No employee of the Legislature shall: (1) Subject to the provisions of s. 11.0431, reveal to any person outside the area of the employee’s direct responsibility the contents or nature of any request for services made by any member of the Legislature, except with the consent of the member making such request. (2) Give legal advice on any subject to any person, firm, or corporation, except members or staff of the Legislature. (3) No full-time legislative employee shall be otherwise employed, except with the written permission of the presiding officer of the house by which he or she is employed. Employees of joint committees must have the permission of the presiding officers of both houses.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 11.26
What does Florida Statutes § 11.26 cover?
Section 11.26 ("Legislative employees; employment restrictions.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 11.26?
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