The bill establishes a new section, 491.023, in the Florida Statutes, which provides exemptions from public records and meetings requirements for certain information related to the Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact. Specifically, it exempts a social worker's personal identifying information, excluding their name, licensure status, or licensure number, from public disclosure unless authorized by the state that reported the information. Additionally, meetings of the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission and its committees, where sensitive matters are discussed, are exempt from public meeting requirements, as are the recordings, minutes, and records generated during these exempt meetings.

The bill emphasizes the necessity of these exemptions to effectively implement and administer the Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact, which requires confidentiality for certain discussions and information. It includes provisions for future legislative review and potential repeal of the exemptions by October 2, 2030, unless saved from repeal through reenactment. The act is contingent upon the passage of related legislation, HB 27, in the same legislative session.