The 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," detailing what is included and excluded from this category. Notably, the bill 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, the bill ensures that the exemption for conviction integrity unit reinvestigation information remains in effect indefinitely, thereby protecting sensitive information generated during investigations of claims of actual innocence. The act will take effect immediately upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
S 7004 Filed: 119.071