This bill amends section 119.071 of the Florida Statutes to create an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of certain current or former personnel of the Agency for Health Care Administration. The exemption extends to the names and personal information of their spouses and children, specifically protecting details such as home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and photographs. The bill aims to safeguard the privacy and safety of individuals in sensitive roles within the agency, particularly those involved in investigating complaints against health care facilities and Medicaid fraud.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption, with a sunset date set for October 2, 2030, under the Open Government Sunset Review Act. It emphasizes the necessity of these protections by highlighting the potential risks to the safety of agency personnel and their families if such information were to be disclosed. The act is scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 342 Filed: 119.071
S 342 c1: 119.071