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 establishes that such identifying information is confidential and exempt from public records requirements when held by circuit or appellate courts, as well as by the office of criminal conflict and civil regional counsel or the Justice Administrative Commission.

Notably, the bill deletes the provision that subjected this section to the Open Government Sunset Review Act, along with the scheduled repeal of the exemption on October 2, 2025. This means that the confidentiality protections for minors seeking waivers will remain in effect indefinitely unless further legislative action is taken. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 7018 pb: 390.01118