House Bill 373 amends Florida Statutes to enhance privacy protections for certain public officials, specifically current and former county attorneys, city attorneys, and clerks of the appellate and circuit courts. The bill defines "appellate court" as the Florida Supreme Court or a district court of appeal and establishes exemptions from public records disclosure for personal identifying information, including home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and photographs of these officials and their families. The exemptions are subject to legislative review, with deadlines set for potential repeal by October 2, 2029, for county and city attorneys, and by October 2, 2030, for appellate and circuit court clerks.

Additionally, the bill outlines the process for maintaining the exempt status of this sensitive information, requiring a written and notarized request from the individual or their employing agency. It mandates that county property appraisers and tax collectors comply with these requests by removing the exempt individual's information from public records. The legislation emphasizes the public necessity of these exemptions due to safety concerns for public officials and their families, and it is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 373 Filed: 119.071, 744.21031