This bill amends Florida Statutes to create a public records exemption for the personal identifying and location information of current appellate court clerks, including those from the Florida Supreme Court and district courts of appeal, as well as their spouses and children. The legislation defines "appellate court clerk" and establishes that the exemption will be subject to periodic legislative review and potential repeal, with a specific repeal date set for October 2, 2031, unless reenacted. The bill also includes a statement of public necessity, emphasizing the need for confidentiality due to safety concerns for these officials and their families.

In addition to the new exemption for appellate court clerks, the bill makes conforming amendments to existing statutes and expands exemptions for personal information related to various public officials, such as city and county attorneys, and clerks of the circuit court. It specifically protects home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and photographs of these officials and their families. The bill also introduces provisions for the partial home addresses of congressional members and public officers, ensuring confidentiality unless a written request is made to maintain the exemption. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 292 Filed: 119.071, 744.21031