This bill establishes a new section, 468.2265, in the Florida Statutes, which provides exemptions from public records and meetings requirements for certain information related to the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact. Specifically, it exempts personal identifying information of occupational therapists and assistants, excluding their name, licensure status, or licensure number, from public records laws unless disclosure is authorized by the state that reported the information. Additionally, it allows for certain meetings of the Occupational Therapy Compact Commission to be exempt from public meeting requirements when discussing sensitive topics such as noncompliance of member states, personnel matters, litigation, and trade secrets.

The bill also stipulates that recordings, minutes, and records generated during these exempt meetings are also protected from public records laws. It includes a provision for future legislative review and potential repeal of these exemptions, set to expire on October 2, 2030, unless renewed. The legislation emphasizes the necessity of these exemptions to effectively implement and administer the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact, which is crucial for Florida's participation in the compact. The act will take effect contingent upon the passage of related legislation.