House Bill 517 amends section 119.071 of the Florida Statutes to create a public records exemption for specific personal information of municipal clerks and their staff. This includes protections for home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, photographs, and similar information for their spouses and children. Additionally, the names and locations of schools and daycare facilities attended by the children of municipal clerks and their staff are also included in this exemption. The bill emphasizes the necessity of these protections due to the sensitive nature of the clerks' work, which may expose them to potential threats and violence.

The legislation includes provisions for future legislative review and repeal of these exemptions, with a sunset date set for October 2, 2030, unless reenacted by the Legislature. It also outlines the process for maintaining the exempt status of this information, requiring written and notarized requests from the individuals concerned, and mandates that county property appraisers and tax collectors comply by removing the exempt information from public records. The act is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2025, reinforcing the importance of safeguarding the personal information of municipal clerks and their families.

Statutes affected:
H 517 Filed: 119.071