This bill amends section 119.071 of the Florida Statutes, which pertains to exemptions from public records requirements, specifically regarding conviction integrity unit reinvestigation information. The amendment clarifies the definition of "conviction integrity unit" and "conviction integrity unit reinvestigation information," and it establishes that such information is exempt from public disclosure during an active investigation of a claim of actual innocence. The bill also removes the provision that subjected this exemption to the Open Government Sunset Review Act, which would have led to its repeal on October 2, 2026, unless reviewed and reenacted by the Legislature.

By abrogating the scheduled repeal of the exemption, the bill ensures that conviction integrity unit reinvestigation information remains protected indefinitely during ongoing investigations. This change aims to support the integrity of the investigation process and protect sensitive information related to claims of actual innocence. The act will take effect upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
S 7004 pb: 119.071