This bill amends section 741.29 of the Florida Statutes to establish a confidentiality exemption for lethality assessment forms that contain victims' information and responses. The new legal language specifies that these forms, completed on or after January 1, 2025, are confidential and exempt from public records requirements. 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 state attorney may release the information only in the context of official duties and pending criminal prosecutions. Additionally, the bill includes a provision for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption, set to expire on October 2, 2030, unless reenacted.

The legislation emphasizes the public necessity of protecting the sensitive information contained in lethality assessment forms, as the release of such information could increase the risk of abuse for victims of domestic violence. The bill aims to encourage victims to participate in lethality assessments by ensuring their responses are kept confidential, thereby balancing the need for public safety with the protection of vulnerable individuals. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law.