The bill amends section 741.29 of the Florida Statutes to establish a confidentiality exemption for lethality assessment forms that contain a victim's information and responses. This exemption protects such forms from public records requirements, specifically from sections 119.07(1) and 24(a) of the State Constitution. 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 share the information only in the course of their official duties and with parties involved in pending criminal prosecutions. The confidentiality provision is set to be reviewed and potentially repealed by October 2, 2030, unless the Legislature reenacts it.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the public necessity of keeping lethality assessment forms confidential, citing that the release of this sensitive information could increase the risk of abuse for victims of domestic violence. The Legislature believes that protecting this information will encourage more victims to participate in lethality assessments, as the potential harm from disclosure outweighs any public benefit. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.