The bill amends section 119.071 of the Florida Statutes to provide an exemption from public records requirements for certain current and former civilian contractors and government employees, as well as their spouses and dependents. It defines "civilian contractor" and "government employee" as individuals authorized to access information classified as "secret" or "top secret" by the Federal Government. The bill specifies that identification and location information, such as home addresses and phone numbers, of these individuals and their families will be exempt from public disclosure if a written request for exemption is submitted to the relevant agency.

Additionally, the bill includes a retroactive application of this exemption and mandates a future legislative review and potential repeal of the exemption by October 2, 2031. The Legislature asserts that this exemption is a public necessity due to the risks faced by these individuals from terrorist groups, emphasizing that public access to their personal information could jeopardize their safety and that of their families. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 473 Filed: 119.071