House Bill 527 amends section 119.071 of the Florida Statutes to create exemptions from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of certain current or former personnel of the Agency for Health Care Administration. This includes protections for names, home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and photographs of these personnel, as well as similar information for their spouses and children. Additionally, the bill exempts the names and locations of schools and daycare facilities attended by the children of these personnel from public disclosure. The bill is designed to enhance privacy protections for individuals involved in sensitive roles, such as investigating complaints against health care facilities and Medicaid fraud.

The bill also establishes a review process under the Open Government Sunset Review Act, which will allow for the potential repeal of the exemption by the Legislature, with the current exemption set to expire on October 2, 2030, unless renewed. It specifies that these exemptions do not apply to personnel who are candidates for public office and outlines the procedures for maintaining the exempt status of such information. The effective date for the bill is October 1, 2025, reflecting the Legislature's commitment to safeguarding the safety and emotional well-being of agency personnel and their families.

Statutes affected:
H 527 Filed: 119.071