This bill amends Florida Statutes to expand existing exemptions from public records and meetings requirements concerning 911, E911, and public safety radio communication systems to include Next Generation 911 (NG911) systems. Specifically, it modifies section 119.071 to exempt building plans, blueprints, and geographical maps that depict the infrastructure of these communication systems from public inspection and copying. The bill also extends the expiration date for these exemptions from 2025 to 2030, ensuring continued protection of sensitive information related to emergency communication infrastructure.

Additionally, the bill amends section 286.0113 to provide similar exemptions for portions of meetings that would reveal sensitive information about 911, E911, and NG911 systems. It mandates that any exempt portions of such meetings must be recorded and transcribed, with confidentiality maintained unless a court determines otherwise. The legislation includes a statement of public necessity, emphasizing the importance of protecting this critical infrastructure from potential security threats, thereby ensuring the safety and effectiveness of emergency communication services.

Statutes affected:
S 7006 pb: 119.071, 286.0113