The bill amends section 119.0712 of the Florida Statutes, which pertains to public record exemptions for information held by the Department of Military Affairs. Specifically, it extends the scheduled repeal date of the exemption for certain information related to the United States Department of Defense from October 2, 2026, to October 2, 2031. This exemption applies to information stored in Department of Defense systems, transmitted via their networks, or related to the Department of Defense, and it allows for redactions in accordance with applicable laws before any non-exempt information can be disclosed.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes that the exemption is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act, which requires periodic review to determine if the exemption should continue. The act will take effect upon becoming law, ensuring that the protections for sensitive military-related information remain in place for an extended period.

Statutes affected:
H 7019 Filed: 119.0712