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FL S0838

Public Records/Mental Health Treatment and Services


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Introduced
02/07/2019
In Committee
04/29/2019
Crossed Over
04/26/2019
Passed
05/01/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/24/2019

Introduced Session

2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Providing an exemption from public records requirements for petitions for voluntary and involuntary admission for mental health treatment, court orders, related records, and personal identifying information regarding persons seeking mental health treatment and services; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity, etc.

AI Summary

This bill creates an exemption from public records requirements for petitions for voluntary and involuntary admission for mental health treatment, court orders, related records, and personal identifying information of individuals seeking mental health treatment and services. The exemption applies to documents filed with a court before, on, or after July 1, 2019, and is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act, meaning it will stand repealed on October 2, 2024, unless reviewed and reenacted by the Legislature. The bill also provides a statement of public necessity, explaining that mental health is a sensitive, private matter, and making such information publicly available could deter individuals from seeking necessary treatment.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Other Sponsors (2)

Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (S), Rules (S)

Last Action

Chapter No. 2019-51 (on 05/24/2019)

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