This bill amends section 501.2041 of the Florida Statutes, which pertains to the confidentiality of information received by the Department of Legal Affairs during investigations of violations by social media platforms. The amendment extends the date for future legislative review and potential repeal of the existing public records exemption from October 2, 2026, to October 2, 2031. This change ensures that the confidentiality of the information remains in effect for an additional five years unless the Legislature decides to review and reenact the exemption.

The bill also reaffirms that all information obtained by the department during such investigations is confidential and exempt from public records requirements until the investigation is completed or no longer active. The language of the bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining this confidentiality to protect ongoing investigations and aligns with the provisions of the Open Government Sunset Review Act. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 7014 pb: 501.2041