This bill amends Section 379.1026 of the Florida Statutes, which pertains to the public records exemption for site-specific location information regarding endangered and threatened species. The key change is the removal of the scheduled repeal of this exemption, which was previously set to expire on October 2, 2025, unless reviewed and saved by the Legislature. The bill ensures that the exemption remains in effect indefinitely, thereby protecting sensitive location information from public disclosure.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the exemption applies to site-specific location information held by agencies concerning endangered and threatened species, as defined in the relevant statutes, while explicitly stating that it does not cover information about animals held in captivity. The effective date for this amendment is set for October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 7000 Filed: 379.1026