This bill amends section 119.071 of the Florida Statutes, which pertains to exemptions from public records requirements, specifically regarding property photographs and personal identifying information of individuals involved in federal, state, or local housing assistance programs. The bill deletes the scheduled repeal of the exemption, ensuring that this information remains confidential and exempt from public inspection indefinitely.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that governmental entities or their agents can access these confidential records for auditing purposes related to housing programs. It also allows for the use of these records in administrative or judicial proceedings, provided they remain confidential unless a court orders otherwise. The effective date of this act is set for October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 7004 Filed: 119.071
S 7004 er: 119.071