The bill amends Section 741.465 of the Florida Statutes to expand the protections of the Address Confidentiality Program for Victims of Domestic Violence to include victims of dating violence. It defines "address" to encompass residential, school, and work addresses as specified in the program application. The bill establishes that the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and social security numbers of participants in this program are exempt from public records requirements, thereby enhancing their privacy and safety. The exemption applies retroactively and is subject to future legislative review and potential repeal.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the public necessity of protecting the personal information of victims of dating violence, asserting that such information's release could significantly threaten their safety. It also clarifies that while the supervisor of elections must have a verifiable address for program participants to ensure proper voting district placement, the public disclosure of their names and contact details would undermine the program's purpose of providing safety and security. The act is contingent upon the enactment of related legislation, HB 19, during the same legislative session.

Statutes affected:
H 41 c1: 741.465