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 requirements for abortion. The amendment removes the scheduled repeal of the exemption that protects the confidentiality of information identifying minors who petition the court for such waivers. This means that the information will continue to be confidential and exempt from public records requirements, ensuring the privacy of minors involved in these legal proceedings.

Additionally, the bill eliminates the provision that subjected this section to the Open Government Sunset Review Act, which would have required periodic review and potential repeal. By removing this requirement, the bill ensures that the confidentiality protections for minors will remain in effect indefinitely, without the risk of expiration in 2025. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 7025 Filed: 390.01118