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 stipulates that this exemption is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act, meaning it will expire on October 2, 2030, unless renewed by the Legislature.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that these exemptions do not apply to candidates for public office and establishes a process for maintaining the exempt status of personal information, which requires a written and notarized request from the individual or their employing agency. The legislation emphasizes the importance of safeguarding the privacy of these individuals due to the potentially harmful nature of their work, particularly in roles involving investigations of health care facilities and Medicaid fraud. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 527 Filed: 119.071