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 specifies that this exemption does not include certain types of information, such as materials generated during investigations for specific motions or petitions by applicants.

Importantly, the bill abrogates the scheduled repeal of the exemption that was previously set to occur on October 2, 2026, under the Open Government Sunset Review Act. This means that the exemption will remain in effect indefinitely unless further legislative action is taken. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
S 7004 Filed: 119.071