This bill amends section 119.071 of the Florida Statutes to expand public records exemptions for crime victims. It includes definitions for terms such as "victim," "officer," and "use of force incident," and specifies that the name and personal identification number of a victim, along with any information that could be used to locate, intimidate, harass, or abuse the victim or their family, will be exempt from public records disclosure. Additionally, it establishes that records identifying law enforcement officers involved in use of force incidents will be confidential for a period of 72 hours, with provisions for extending this confidentiality if deemed necessary by the employing agency head.

The bill also includes a statement of public necessity, emphasizing the importance of protecting crime victims and officers from potential harm that could arise from the release of their identifying information. It mandates that these exemptions will be subject to future legislative review and may be repealed by October 2, 2030, unless reenacted. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 1266 Filed: 119.071
S 1266 c1: 119.071
S 1266 c2: 119.071