This bill amends section 119.071 of the Florida Statutes, which pertains to exemptions from public records requirements for certain personal information related to housing assistance programs. Specifically, it removes the scheduled repeal of the exemption for property photographs and personal identifying information of applicants or participants in federal, state, or local housing assistance programs. The bill ensures that this information remains confidential and exempt from public records inspection, thereby protecting the privacy of individuals involved in these programs.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that governmental entities or their agents can access these confidential records for auditing purposes, and such records may be used in administrative or judicial proceedings while maintaining their confidentiality unless a court orders otherwise. The effective date for this act is set for October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 7004 Filed: 119.071