The bill amends section 741.29 of the Florida Statutes to provide an exemption from public records requirements for lethality assessment forms that contain victims' information and responses. This new legal language establishes that such forms are confidential and exempt from public disclosure under specific statutes and constitutional provisions. The exemption is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act, meaning it will be reviewed and could be repealed by the Legislature by October 2, 2030, unless saved from repeal through reenactment.

Additionally, the bill includes a statement of public necessity, emphasizing that the confidentiality of lethality assessment forms is crucial to protect victims of domestic violence from potential harm and to encourage their participation in the assessment process. The bill mandates the development of a statewide lethality assessment instrument and form, with a deadline for adoption by January 1, 2025, and requires training for law enforcement officers on administering the assessment. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.