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FL S1502

FL S1502
Public Records/Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles


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Introduced
02/22/2021
In Committee
03/02/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2021

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Exempting from public records requirements certain information received by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles as a result of investigations and examinations of private rebuilt inspection providers; exempting from public records requirements certain information received by the department as a result of investigations and examinations of persons suspected of violating or of having violated certain laws, rules, or orders relating to motor vehicle licenses; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing a statement of public necessity, etc.

AI Summary

This bill exempts certain information received by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) as a result of investigations and examinations of private rebuilt inspection providers and persons suspected of violating motor vehicle license laws from public records disclosure requirements. The information will remain confidential and exempt until the investigation or examination is no longer active or the administrative action has concluded. The DHSMV can release the information to further its own official duties or to another government agency for its official purposes. The exemptions are subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and will be repealed on October 2, 2026, unless the Legislature reviews and reenacts them. The bill also provides a statement of public necessity for the exemptions, explaining that the release of such information could obstruct or jeopardize the integrity of the investigations and examinations and impair the DHSMV's ability to perform its official duties.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Other Sponsors (1)

Transportation (Senate)

Last Action

Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 1359 (Ch. 2021-237) (on 04/30/2021)

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