This bill amends section 119.0712 of the Florida Statutes, which pertains to public records exemptions for the Department of Military Affairs. The amendment specifically addresses information that is stored in a United States Department of Defense system of records, transmitted via a Department of Defense network, or related to the Department of Defense. The bill clarifies that this information is exempt from public records requirements and can only be disclosed after appropriate redactions are made in accordance with federal and state laws.

A significant change in the bill is the deletion of the scheduled repeal of this exemption, which was previously set to expire on October 2, 2026, unless reviewed and reenacted by the Legislature. By removing this sunset provision, the exemption will remain in effect indefinitely, ensuring continued protection of sensitive information held by the Department of Military Affairs. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 7002 pb: 119.0712