The bill amends section 11.92 of the Florida Statutes to establish a public records exemption for correspondence and communications between incarcerated individuals or the public and the Office of the Corrections Ombudsman, as well as the Corrections Oversight Committee. Specifically, it introduces a new subsection (8) that designates these communications as confidential and exempt from public disclosure under existing public records laws. This exemption is intended to protect the safety of incarcerated persons and ensure that they can communicate freely with the Ombudsman without fear of retaliation from correctional officers.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision for the future review and potential repeal of this exemption, stating that it will be subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and will automatically be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless it is reenacted by the Legislature. The bill also articulates a public necessity for this exemption, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the communication process to maintain the integrity of oversight within correctional facilities. The act is set to take effect concurrently with related legislation, HB 889, if passed in the same legislative session.