This bill establishes a new section, 468.3711, in the Florida Statutes, which provides exemptions from public records and meetings requirements for certain information related to the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact. Specifically, it protects the personal identifying information of respiratory therapists, excluding their name, licensure status, and licensure number, from public disclosure unless authorized by the state that reported the information. Additionally, it exempts meetings or portions of meetings of the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission and its executive committee from public meeting requirements when discussing sensitive matters, as well as the recordings, minutes, and records generated during these exempt meetings.

The bill includes provisions for future legislative review and repeal of these exemptions, with a sunset clause set for October 2, 2031, unless the exemptions are reenacted. It also articulates the public necessity for these exemptions, emphasizing the need to protect sensitive information to effectively implement the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact and maintain compliance with federal and state laws. The act is contingent upon the passage of related legislation, SB 970, and will take effect concurrently with it.