The bill amends section 119.071 of the Florida Statutes to create specific exemptions from public records requirements for the personal information of current congressional members, public officers, and their families. It defines terms related to home addresses and telephone numbers, establishing that the partial home addresses and telephone numbers of these officials, as well as the names, home addresses, telephone numbers, and dates of birth of their minor children, are exempt from public disclosure. Additionally, the names and locations of schools and daycare facilities attended by the minor children of these officials are also protected under this exemption.

The bill includes provisions for future legislative review and potential repeal of these exemptions, as well as methods for maintaining the exemptions through a written and notarized request from the individuals concerned. It emphasizes the necessity of these protections due to the potential threats and harassment faced by public officials and their families, which could deter individuals from seeking public office. The exemptions are subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and will be repealed on October 2, 2030, unless reenacted by the Legislature. The act 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