The bill amends Section 379.1026 of the Florida Statutes, which pertains to the public records exemption for site-specific location information of 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 exemption continues to protect the site-specific location information held by agencies regarding endangered and threatened species, while explicitly stating that it does not apply to animals held in captivity.

Additionally, the bill eliminates the requirement for this section to be subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act, which would have mandated periodic review of the exemption. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, ensuring ongoing protection for sensitive location information related to endangered and threatened species in Florida.

Statutes affected:
H 7001 Filed: 379.1026