The bill amends section 943.0315 of the Florida Statutes to provide 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. Both the report and notifications are subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act, with a repeal date set for October 2, 2030, unless reenacted by the Legislature.
Furthermore, the bill stipulates that any discussions during meetings of the Council on Pacific Conflict regarding the confidential report or notifications will be exempt from public meeting requirements. This is intended to protect sensitive information that could compromise state and national security if disclosed. The bill includes statements of public necessity, emphasizing the importance of keeping such information confidential to prevent malicious actions against critical infrastructure and state assets. The act will take effect concurrently with related legislation, SB 912, if passed in the same session.