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 have their court records sealed and their names substituted with "tenant" on the progress docket under specific conditions. Eligible individuals can seek this relief if their case was resolved by settlement, if they have satisfied a default judgment, or if a judgment was entered against them and certain timeframes have passed. However, individuals who have been evicted more than once are ineligible for this relief.

Additionally, the bill outlines the procedural requirements for filing such a motion, including serving a copy 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, but if no objections are made, the court must grant the relief without a hearing. The bill also prohibits the court from charging any fees for motions filed under this section and states that 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.