The bill amends sections 287.137 and 501.2041 of the Florida Statutes, which provide exemptions from public records requirements for information obtained during investigations by the Attorney General and the Department of Legal Affairs into social media platform activities. The amendments extend the scheduled repeal date of these exemptions from October 2, 2026, to October 2, 2031. This change ensures that sensitive information related to ongoing investigations remains confidential and exempt from public disclosure until the investigations are completed or cease to be active.

Additionally, the bill outlines the types of information that will remain confidential even after an investigation concludes, including personal identifying information, computer forensic reports, and proprietary business information. The definition of proprietary business information is clarified to include trade secrets and competitive interests that could harm a business if disclosed. The bill emphasizes that these exemptions are subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act, which requires periodic review by the Legislature to determine their necessity.

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