This bill amends Florida Statutes to create exemptions from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current appellate court clerks, as well as their spouses and children. It defines "appellate court" to include the Florida Supreme Court and district courts of appeal. The legislation aims to enhance privacy protections for these judicial personnel and their families by safeguarding their home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, photographs, and the names and locations of schools and daycare facilities attended by their children. The exemptions will be subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and are set to expire on October 2, 2029, unless reenacted by the Legislature.

Additionally, the bill updates the definition of "telephone numbers" within the context of public records exemptions and includes a statement of public necessity, highlighting the safety risks faced by clerks and their families due to their judicial roles. The bill emphasizes that disclosing such identifying information could endanger their safety, thereby justifying the need for these exemptions. The act is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 300 Filed: 119.071, 744.21031