This bill establishes a new section, 491.023, in the Florida Statutes, which provides exemptions from public records and meetings requirements related to the Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact. Specifically, it exempts personal identifying information of social workers, excluding their name, licensure status, or licensure number, from public records requirements unless authorized for disclosure by the state that reported the information. Additionally, it allows for certain 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, with a sunset date set for October 2, 2031, unless the exemptions are reenacted. The Legislature asserts that these exemptions are a public necessity to effectively implement and administer the Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact, which requires confidentiality for sensitive discussions and information. The act is contingent upon the passage of related legislation, SB 74, or similar measures within the same legislative session.