House Bill 263 amends section 119.071 of the Florida Statutes to create an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of certain public officials, specifically current county and city administrators and their families. This includes the names, home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, photographs, and places of employment of these officials, as well as similar information for their spouses and children, including the names and locations of schools and daycare facilities attended by their children. The bill also specifies that this exemption does not apply to any county or city attorney who is a candidate for election to public office.

The legislation emphasizes the necessity of these privacy protections due to concerns about potential fraud and safety risks associated with the public disclosure of such personal information. It is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act, which requires periodic review of the exemption, with a repeal date set for October 2, 2031, unless renewed by the Legislature. The act is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026, and includes provisions for retroactive application and a statement of public necessity.

Statutes affected:
H 263 Filed: 119.071