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 language specifies that such records are exempt from disclosure under s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Article I of the State Constitution, with provisions allowing for disclosure to other governmental entities in the course of official duties. The exemption is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and will be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reenacts it.

Additionally, the bill deletes previous provisions that offered 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 will take effect upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
S 520 Filed: 121.031