The bill amends section 119.071 of the Florida Statutes to define "appellate court" as the Florida Supreme Court or a district court of appeal and establishes an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current appellate court clerks, as well as their spouses and children. This exemption aims to enhance privacy protections for these individuals and includes provisions for future legislative review and potential repeal, along with a method for maintaining the exemption. The bill also provides for the retroactive application of this exemption.

Additionally, the bill amends section 744.21031 to conform a cross-reference and includes a statement of public necessity. It further outlines the process for maintaining the exempt status of personal information related to current and former clerks, deputy clerks, and personnel of the appellate and circuit courts, exempting their home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, photographs, and the personal information of their spouses and children from public disclosure. These exemptions are subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and will be repealed on October 2, 2029, unless reenacted by the Legislature. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 300 Filed: 119.071, 744.21031
S 300 c1: 119.071, 744.21031