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Introduced
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
In Committee
01/13/2020
01/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/19/2020
03/19/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to public records; amending s. 943.0582, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for a nonjudicial record of the arrest of a minor who has successfully completed a diversion program; providing for retroactive application; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption under the Open Government Sunset Review Act; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
AI Summary
This bill provides an exemption from public records requirements for the nonjudicial record of arrest of a minor who has successfully completed a diversion program. The bill makes these records confidential and exempt, except for access by criminal justice agencies for specified purposes. The exemption applies retroactively to records held by the Department of Law Enforcement before, on, or after July 1, 2020, and is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act, meaning it will stand repealed on October 2, 2025 unless reviewed and reenacted by the Legislature. The bill states that this exemption is necessary to preserve the purpose of diversion programs and prevent the negative consequences that can arise from the presence of these records, which could jeopardize a minor's ability to obtain education, employment, and other opportunities.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Laid on Table - Companion bill(s) SB 1292 passed (on 03/10/2020)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1173 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1173/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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