The bill introduces a new section, 83.626, to the Florida Statutes, which allows defendants in eviction proceedings for nonpayment of rent or lot rental to file a motion to seal their court records and substitute their names with "tenant" on the progress docket under specific conditions. Eligible circumstances for sealing include cases resolved by settlement, satisfaction of a default judgment, or judgments that are at least five or ten years old, provided the monetary awards have been satisfied. However, individuals who have been evicted more than once are ineligible for this relief.

Additionally, the bill outlines the procedural requirements for seeking this relief, including serving a copy of the motion to all parties involved and filing an affidavit confirming eligibility. The court is mandated to schedule a hearing if an objection is filed within 30 days; otherwise, relief is granted without a hearing. The bill also states that if a judgment favors the person being evicted or if a joint stipulation is filed, the name substitution occurs automatically. Importantly, the court cannot charge any fees for motions filed under this section, and the provisions apply retroactively to judgments entered before, on, or after July 1, 2025. The act is set to take effect on that same date.