The bill amends Section 390.01118 of the Florida Statutes, which pertains to the confidentiality of information that could identify minors petitioning for a judicial waiver of parental consent requirements for abortion. The amendment ensures that such identifying information remains confidential and exempt from public records requirements when held by circuit courts, appellate courts, the office of criminal conflict and civil regional counsel, or the Justice Administrative Commission.

Additionally, the bill removes the provision that subjected this section to the Open Government Sunset Review Act, which previously mandated a review and potential repeal of the exemption by October 2, 2025. By deleting this requirement, the exemption from public records will no longer be scheduled for repeal, thereby providing ongoing protection for the confidentiality of minors in these sensitive legal situations. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 7018 pb: 390.01118