The bill amends section 119.0712 of the Florida Statutes to exempt e-mail addresses collected by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) from public records requirements. This exemption applies to e-mail addresses collected for renewal notices related to motor vehicle licenses, driver licenses, identification cards, and vessel registrations. The bill expands the current exemption to include e-mail addresses collected for various notifications issued by the DHSMV, thereby enhancing the department's ability to use electronic communication in lieu of traditional postal services.

Additionally, the bill provides for retroactive applicability of the exemption and includes a provision for future legislative review and potential repeal of the exemption by October 2, 2030, unless it is reenacted. The Legislature states that the exemption is a public necessity to protect individuals from risks associated with identity theft and unwanted solicitations that could arise from the public availability of their e-mail addresses. The act is contingent upon the passage of related legislation, HB 1075, and will take effect simultaneously with that bill if it is adopted.

Statutes affected:
H 1077 Filed: 119.0712