The 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. This includes protections for names, home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and photographs of these personnel, as well as the personal information of their spouses and children. The bill also establishes a framework for future legislative review and potential repeal of this exemption, which is set to expire on October 2, 2030, unless reenacted by the Legislature.

In addition to the specific protections for Agency for Health Care Administration personnel, the bill extends similar exemptions to various categories of public employees, including law enforcement and health care workers. The rationale for these exemptions is to safeguard sensitive personal information, as the release of such data could jeopardize the safety and well-being of these individuals and their families, particularly in light of potential backlash from those affected by their investigations. The act is scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 342 Filed: 119.071