The bill amends section 119.071 of the Florida Statutes to provide an exemption from public record requirements for certain identifying and location information of current or former agency employees, as well as their spouses and children. Specifically, it defines terms such as "home addresses" and "telephone numbers," and establishes that the home addresses, telephone numbers, personal electronic mail addresses, and dates of birth of these individuals are exempt from public disclosure. The exemption is retroactive, meaning it applies to information held by the employing agency before, on, or after the effective date of the exemption. Additionally, the bill clarifies that this exemption does not limit existing exemptions and is subject to future legislative review and potential repeal.

The bill also makes conforming amendments to various sections of Florida Statutes, including sections 28.2221, 119.0714, 409.2577, and 744.21031, to reflect the changes made by this act. It emphasizes the necessity of protecting this information to reduce risks of harassment, stalking, and identity theft for agency employees and their families. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
H 21 Filed: 119.071
H 21 c1: 409.2577, 744.21031