This bill amends sections 287.137 and 501.2041 of the Florida Statutes, which provide exemptions from public records requirements for certain information obtained during investigations by the Attorney General and the Department of Legal Affairs into social media platform activities. The bill extends the scheduled repeal date of these exemptions from October 2, 2026, to October 2, 2031. The amendments clarify that information received during active investigations remains confidential and exempt from public disclosure until the investigation is completed or ceases to be active.

Additionally, the bill specifies that once an investigation is concluded, certain types of information, such as personal identifying information, computer forensic reports, and proprietary business information, will continue to be protected from public records requests. The definition of proprietary business information is also detailed, emphasizing its private nature and the potential harm that could arise from its disclosure. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the confidentiality of sensitive information related to investigations into social media platforms while ensuring compliance with the Open Government Sunset Review Act.

Statutes affected:
S 7014 Filed: 501.2041
S 7014 c1: 287.137, 501.2041