This bill establishes a new section, 491.023, in the Florida Statutes, which provides exemptions from public records and meetings requirements for certain information related to the Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact. Specifically, it exempts a social worker's personal identifying information, excluding their name, licensure status, or licensure number, from public disclosure unless authorized by the state that reported the information. Additionally, it allows for meetings of the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission and its committees to be exempt from public meeting requirements when discussing matters that are specifically exempted from disclosure by law. Recordings, minutes, and records generated during these exempt meetings are also protected from public records requirements.

The bill includes provisions for future legislative review and potential repeal of these exemptions, set to expire on October 2, 2031, unless renewed. It articulates the necessity of these exemptions to effectively implement and administer the Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact, emphasizing that without them, Florida would be unable to participate as a member state. The act is contingent upon the passage of related legislation, HB 13, and will take effect simultaneously if that legislation is enacted.