The bill amends section 295.22 of the Florida Statutes to provide a public records exemption for specific materials and information that Florida Is For Veterans, Inc. receives, generates, or discovers while administering the Veterans Florida Opportunity Program. This includes confidential information such as trade secrets, workforce training plans, resumes, and financial data related to individuals or organizations seeking assistance under the program. The exemption is designed to protect the privacy of participants and the proprietary information of businesses involved in the program. Additionally, the bill stipulates that aggregated data without personal identifying information is not exempt from public records requirements.
The legislation includes a statement of public necessity, emphasizing the importance of confidentiality for individuals and organizations participating in the program to prevent risks such as loss of privacy and theft of confidential information. The exemption is subject to future legislative review and will be repealed on October 2, 2030, unless it is reviewed and saved from repeal. The act will take effect contingent upon the passage of SB 1280 or similar legislation in the same legislative session.