The bill CS/HB 789 amends section 119.071 of the Florida Statutes to enhance privacy protections for current congressional members, public officers, and their families by exempting specific personal information from public disclosure. It introduces new legal language that defines terms such as "congressional member," "partial home address," and "public officer." The bill specifies that the partial home addresses and telephone numbers of these officials, as well as the names, home addresses, telephone numbers, and dates of birth of their minor children, are exempt from public records. Additionally, it protects the names and locations of schools and daycare facilities attended by the minor children of these officials.

The bill also establishes that these exemptions will be subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act, allowing for legislative review and potential repeal after a specified period, with the exemptions set to remain in effect until October 2, 2030, unless renewed. The Legislature emphasizes the public necessity of protecting this information due to the potential threats faced by public officials and their families, which could discourage individuals from pursuing public office. The act is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 789 Filed: 119.071
H 789 c1: 119.071