The bill amends Section 390.01118 of the Florida Statutes, which pertains to public records exemptions for minors seeking a judicial waiver of parental consent for abortion. It establishes that any information that could identify a minor petitioning a court for this waiver is confidential and exempt from public records requirements when held by specific judicial entities. The bill also removes the provision that subjected this exemption to the Open Government Sunset Review Act, effectively eliminating the scheduled repeal of the exemption that was set for October 2, 2025.

By deleting the sunset provision, the bill ensures that the confidentiality of minors' information remains in place indefinitely, without the need for periodic review by the Legislature. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, solidifying the protections for minors seeking to waive parental consent in abortion cases.

Statutes affected:
S 7018 Filed: 390.01118
S 7018 er: 390.01118