This bill amends sections 119.0725 and 282.318 of the Florida Statutes, which pertain to public records and meetings exemptions related to agency cybersecurity information. The bill revises the scheduled repeal dates for these exemptions, extending them to October 2, 2026, for section 119.0725 and to October 2, 2025, for section 282.318. The amendments ensure that certain cybersecurity-related information, such as risk assessments, evaluations, and incident reports, remains confidential and exempt from public disclosure to protect sensitive data and information technology resources.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that any portion of a public meeting that would reveal confidential information is also exempt from public meeting requirements. It mandates that exempt portions of meetings must be recorded and transcribed, with those records remaining confidential. The bill emphasizes the importance of safeguarding cybersecurity information while allowing for necessary disclosures to law enforcement and other governmental entities in the course of their official duties. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 7020 pb: 119.0725, 282.318