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 the protection of names, home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and photographs of these personnel, as well as similar information for their spouses and children. The bill also outlines categories of personnel eligible for this exemption, such as law enforcement personnel and firefighters, and emphasizes the importance of safeguarding their privacy and safety. The exemptions will be subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act, ensuring periodic legislative review.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the exemption applies to personnel involved in investigating complaints against health care facilities, Medicaid fraud, or inspecting licensed health care facilities. It also extends protections to the names and locations of schools and daycare facilities attended by the children of these personnel. The Legislature argues that disclosing this personal information could jeopardize the safety of agency personnel and their families, and thus the risks of disclosure outweigh any public interest. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, with a repeal date of October 2, 2030, unless renewed by the Legislature.

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