The bill amends section 119.071 of the Florida Statutes to enhance public records exemptions for crime victims. It defines key terms such as "victim," "officer," and "use of force incident," and expands the exemption to include not only the name and personal identification number of the victim but also any information that could be used to locate, intimidate, harass, or abuse the victim or their family. Additionally, it establishes that records identifying law enforcement officers involved in use of force incidents are confidential for a specified timeframe, with provisions for extending this confidentiality under certain conditions.

The bill also includes a statement of public necessity, emphasizing the importance of protecting crime victims from intimidation and harassment, and mandates a future legislative review of the exemptions. The exemptions will be subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and will stand repealed on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted by the Legislature. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 1113 Filed: 119.071