House Bill 1055 amends section 119.071 of the Florida Statutes to create an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current state attorneys and nonlegal support staff in the Office of Statewide Prosecution, as well as their spouses and children. This includes protections for home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and photographs, which are now shielded from public disclosure. The bill also establishes provisions for legislative review and potential repeal of the exemption, with a retroactive application, ensuring that these privacy protections are maintained unless the Legislature decides otherwise.

Furthermore, the bill makes a technical amendment to section 744.21031 to update a cross-reference and clarifies the definition of "telephone numbers" to align with the new language in section 119.071. The exemptions are subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act, meaning they will be reviewed and could be repealed if not reenacted by the Legislature by October 2, 2031. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026, reinforcing the importance of safeguarding the personal information of individuals involved in sensitive criminal justice roles.

Statutes affected:
H 1055 Filed: 119.071, 744.21031