This bill amends section 790.065 of the Florida Statutes to provide an exemption from public records requirements for records that contain information about buyers or transferees of ammunition who are not prohibited from receiving or transferring such items under Florida and federal law. Specifically, it states that any records created by the Department of Law Enforcement for conducting criminal history checks related to these individuals will be confidential and cannot be disclosed to any person or agency. Additionally, the Department is required to destroy these records within 48 hours after communicating approval or disapproval to the licensee.

The bill also includes a statement of public necessity, asserting that the confidentiality of this information is crucial to prevent harassment of law-abiding citizens exercising their Second Amendment rights. Furthermore, the amendments are subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act, meaning they will automatically repeal on October 2, 2030, unless reviewed and saved from repeal by the Legislature. The act will take effect contingent upon the passage of related legislation (HB 53 or similar) in the same legislative session.

Statutes affected:
H 55 Filed: 790.065