This bill amends section 252.385 of the Florida Statutes, which pertains to public records exemptions for addresses and telephone numbers of individuals who receive public emergency shelter during storms or catastrophic events. The bill removes the scheduled repeal of this exemption, ensuring that the personal information of those provided emergency shelter remains protected indefinitely.

Specifically, the bill deletes the language that subjects this exemption to the Open Government Sunset Review Act, which would have required the exemption to be reviewed and potentially repealed by October 2, 2026. As a result, the addresses and telephone numbers held by the agency that provided the emergency shelter will continue to be exempt from public records requirements without the risk of automatic repeal. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 7000 Filed: 252.385