The bill amends section 119.071 of the Florida Statutes to create a public records exemption for the personal identifying and location information of current municipal clerks, their staff, and their families. This includes protections for home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, photographs, and the names and locations of schools and daycare facilities attended by their children. The bill also allows for retroactive application of these exemptions and includes a statement of public necessity, highlighting the need for such protections due to the sensitive nature of the roles these individuals play, which may expose them to potential threats.

Furthermore, the bill ensures that these exemptions will be subject to future legislative review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act, remaining in effect until October 2, 2030, unless the Legislature decides to review and reenact it. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the personal information of municipal clerks and their families against public disclosure, as the potential harm from such exposure is deemed to outweigh any public benefit.

Statutes affected:
S 840 Filed: 119.071