House Bill 527 amends section 119.071 of the Florida Statutes to create a public records exemption for the personal identifying and location information of certain current or former personnel of the Agency for Health Care Administration. This includes protection 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, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the privacy and safety of these individuals and their families.

In addition to the new provisions for the Agency for Health Care Administration personnel, the bill retains existing exemptions for various public employees, including law enforcement and health care workers. The new exemptions are subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and will expire on October 2, 2030, unless renewed by the Legislature. The bill requires a written and notarized request from the individual or their employing agency to maintain the confidentiality of the exempted information, highlighting the necessity of these protections due to potential risks to the safety of agency personnel and their families. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 527 Filed: 119.071