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, methods for maintaining the exemptions, and allows for retroactive application. It emphasizes the necessity of these exemptions due to the potential threats and harassment faced by public officials and their families, which could deter individuals from seeking public office. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act, with a repeal date set for October 2, 2030, unless reenacted by the Legislature.

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