The 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 further stipulates that any discussions regarding these reports or notifications during meetings of the Council on Pacific Conflict will be exempt from public meeting requirements.
The legislation includes statements of public necessity, emphasizing the importance of keeping such information confidential to prevent malicious acts that could arise from public disclosure. It also provides for future legislative review and potential repeal of these exemptions by October 2, 2030, unless they are reenacted by the Legislature. The act is contingent upon the passage of related legislation (HB 925) and will take effect simultaneously with it.