This bill amends section 121.031 of the Florida Statutes to provide a comprehensive exemption from public records requirements for all records identifying participants in state retirement plans administered by the Division of Retirement and held by the division or the State Board of Administration. The new legal language specifies that such records are exempt from public disclosure under s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Article I of the State Constitution. The bill allows for the disclosure of this information to other governmental entities for official duties without waiving the exemption. Additionally, it includes a provision for future legislative review and potential repeal of the exemption by October 2, 2031, unless saved from repeal through reenactment.

The bill also deletes previous provisions that provided a limited exemption for certain retirement records, thereby consolidating the protection of sensitive information related to retirement plan members, payees, and beneficiaries. The Legislature asserts that this exemption is a public necessity to protect individuals from potential exploitation and to ensure uniform protection of personal identifying information across all Florida Retirement System members, regardless of their chosen retirement plan. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
S 520 Filed: 121.031