This bill amends section 943.0315 of the Florida Statutes to establish exemptions from public record and meeting requirements concerning reports and notifications related to adversarial threats to state assets and critical infrastructure. Specifically, it mandates that the Chief of Domestic Security produce a confidential report on these threats by July 1, 2026, which will be exempt from public disclosure under certain constitutional provisions. Additionally, notifications to owners and operators of critical infrastructure identified as potential targets will also be confidential and exempt from public record requirements. The bill includes provisions for future legislative review and potential repeal of these exemptions by October 2, 2030.
Furthermore, the bill provides that any discussions during meetings of the Council on Pacific Conflict regarding the confidential report or notifications will be exempt from public meeting requirements. The legislative findings emphasize the necessity of keeping this information confidential to protect state and national security, as public disclosure could lead to increased threats against critical infrastructure and military installations. The act is contingent upon the passage of SB 912 or similar legislation, taking effect simultaneously if adopted within the same legislative session.