The bill amends section 119.071 of the Florida Statutes to create specific exemptions from public records requirements for personal information related to current congressional members, public officers, and their families. It defines terms such as "home addresses" and "telephone numbers," and exempts partial home addresses, telephone numbers, and the names, home addresses, telephone numbers, and dates of birth of minor children of these officials. Additionally, it protects the names and locations of schools and daycare facilities attended by these children, thereby enhancing the privacy and security of public officials and their families.

The bill also establishes a framework for future legislative review and potential repeal of these exemptions, with a sunset provision that will automatically repeal the exemptions on October 2, 2030, unless reenacted by the Legislature. It requires a written and notarized request from the individual or their family members to maintain the confidentiality of the exempted information, and custodial agencies are mandated to comply with these requests. The bill emphasizes the necessity of protecting the personal information of public officials to encourage public service without fear for their safety, and it is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 268 Filed: 119.071
S 268 c1: 119.071
S 268 c2: 119.071
S 268 er: 119.071