The bill amends section 741.29 of the Florida Statutes to establish a confidentiality exemption for lethality assessment forms that contain victims' information and responses. Specifically, it states that these forms, completed on or after January 1, 2025, are exempt from public records requirements, meaning they cannot be disclosed under existing public records laws. The bill allows for the disclosure of these forms to domestic violence centers and the office of the state attorney, with the stipulation that the information remains confidential. The state attorney is permitted to release the information as necessary for official duties and in the context of pending criminal prosecutions.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision for future legislative review and potential repeal of the exemption by October 2, 2030, unless it is reenacted. It emphasizes the public necessity of protecting the sensitive information contained in lethality assessment forms to reduce the risk of further harm to victims of domestic violence. The bill mandates the development of a statewide lethality assessment instrument and form, with training for law enforcement on its administration, to be completed by January 1, 2025.