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Introduced
02/25/2021
02/25/2021
In Committee
04/19/2021
04/19/2021
Crossed Over
04/26/2021
04/26/2021
Passed
04/26/2021
04/26/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/06/2021
07/06/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to public records; amending ss. 319.1414, 319.25, 320.861, and 322.71, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information received by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles as a result of an investigation or examination conducted pursuant to certain provisions; authorizing the department to release such information under certain circumstances; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
AI Summary
This bill provides an exemption from public records requirements for information received by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) as a result of an investigation or examination conducted under certain provisions related to motor vehicle title certificates, cancellations, investigations, and licensing. The DHSMV can release such information in furtherance of its official duties or to another governmental agency for its official purposes. The exemption is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and will stand repealed on October 2, 2026, unless reviewed and saved from repeal through reenactment by the Legislature. The bill also provides a statement of public necessity, explaining that the release of such information could obstruct or jeopardize the integrity of the investigation or examination and impair the DHSMV's ability to perform its official duties.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2021-237; companion bill(s) passed, see SB 1134 (Ch. 2021-187) (on 07/06/2021)
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