This bill amends section 119.071 of the Florida Statutes to provide specific exemptions from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current emergency department physicians, as well as their spouses and certain children. The bill defines "emergency department physician" and specifies that their home addresses, personal telephone numbers, and dates of birth, along with similar information for their spouses and children under 26 years of age, are exempt from public disclosure. The exemption is retroactively applicable and requires custodial agencies to maintain the exempt status of this information as long as the individual qualifies for the exemption.

Additionally, the bill outlines the procedures for individuals to request the maintenance of their exempt status and mandates that they withdraw their request if the exemption no longer applies. It also includes a provision for future legislative review and potential repeal of the exemption by October 2, 2031, unless it is reenacted. The Legislature emphasizes the public necessity of this exemption due to the unique vulnerabilities faced by emergency department physicians, who may be at risk of violence or harassment due to the nature of their work. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.