The bill amends section 381.9312 of the Florida Statutes to establish a public records exemption for certain records and personal identifying information related to women diagnosed with or treated for uterine fibroids. Specifically, it states that all such records submitted to the Department of Health for inclusion in the uterine fibroid research database are confidential and exempt from public records requirements as outlined in s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Article I of the State Constitution. This exemption is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and will be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reviews and reenacts it.

Additionally, the bill includes a statement of public necessity, asserting that the confidentiality of these records is essential for the effective implementation of the uterine fibroid research database. The Department of Health requires access to this sensitive information to fulfill its legislative purpose while ensuring compliance with federal patient privacy laws, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. The act will take effect contingent upon the passage of HB 327 or similar legislation in the same legislative session.