This bill amends section 790.065 of the Florida Statutes to provide an exemption from public records requirements for records containing information about buyers or transferees of ammunition who are not prohibited from receiving or transferring such items under Florida and federal law. Specifically, it states that any records created by the Department of Law Enforcement for conducting criminal history checks related to these individuals will be confidential and exempt from public disclosure. The Department is also required to destroy these records within 48 hours after communicating approval or disapproval to the licensee.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision for future legislative review and potential repeal of this exemption, set to expire on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted by the Legislature. It articulates a public necessity for keeping this information confidential, citing concerns that knowledge of an individual's ammunition purchases could lead to harassment or profiling based on their Second Amendment rights. The act is contingent upon the passage of related legislation, specifically HB 41 or similar bills, during the same legislative session.

Statutes affected:
H 43 Filed: 790.065