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—held by the Department of Health or the Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling from public disclosure unless authorized by the reporting state. Additionally, meetings of the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission and its committees that discuss matters exempted from disclosure by law are also exempt from public meeting requirements, along with the recordings, minutes, and records generated during these meetings.

The bill includes provisions for future legislative review and repeal of these exemptions, stating that they will be subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and will stand repealed on October 2, 2030, unless reenacted. The Legislature emphasizes the necessity of these exemptions to effectively implement and administer the Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact, which requires confidentiality for certain sensitive discussions and information. The act is contingent upon the passage of related legislation, HB 27, and will take effect simultaneously if that legislation is adopted.