The bill amends section 741.317 of the Florida Statutes to enhance the confidentiality protections for information obtained by the Helping Abuse Victims Escape Now (HAVEN) Coordinating Council. It specifies that any information that is exempt or confidential and exempt from public records requirements retains its protected status when held by the council. Additionally, the bill provides an exemption for personal identifying information of victims of domestic violence and dating violence, ensuring that such sensitive information remains confidential.

Furthermore, the bill exempts portions of the coordinating council's meetings from public meeting requirements when discussing exempt or confidential information, particularly regarding the physical injury or death of victims. The legislation includes statements of public necessity, emphasizing that the disclosure of sensitive personal identifying information could hinder communication and coordination among involved parties, and that the potential harm from releasing such information outweighs any public benefit. The act is contingent upon the adoption of related legislation, SB 240, in the same legislative session.