The bill amends section 406.11 of the Florida Statutes to create an exemption from public records requirements for autopsy reports related to certain sudden and unexpected deaths, specifically those of infants, children, or individuals of any age suspected to have died from Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS). The new legal language specifies that these autopsy reports are confidential and exempt from public disclosure, with certain exceptions allowing the surviving parents and adult siblings to view and copy the reports. Additionally, the Department of Health may access these reports for epidemiological research, while maintaining their confidentiality. The bill also allows for the submission of deidentified information to public health authorities and national research institutions for research purposes.

Furthermore, the bill includes a statement of public necessity, emphasizing the sensitive nature of the findings in these autopsy reports and the potential emotional harm their release could cause to the deceased's family. The exemption is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and will be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reviews and reenacts it. The act will take effect concurrently with the passage of HB 819 or similar legislation.