House Bill 623 amends section 119.071 of the Florida Statutes to create an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of certain public officials, specifically current county administrators, deputy county administrators, assistant county administrators, city managers, deputy city managers, and assistant city managers. This exemption extends to the names and personal information of their spouses and children, including home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, photographs, and places of employment, as well as the names and locations of schools and daycare facilities attended by their children. The bill stipulates that this exemption does not apply to individuals who are candidates for election to public office and is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act, with a specified repeal date of October 2, 2030, unless the Legislature reviews and saves it from repeal.

The legislation emphasizes the importance of safeguarding this information to mitigate risks of fraud and threats to the safety of these officials and their families, given the potential for public discontent associated with their roles. It also outlines the process for maintaining the exempt status of this information, which requires a written and notarized request from the individuals involved. The act is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 623 Filed: 119.071