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FL H1639

FL H1639
Pub. Rec./Network Schematics, Hardware and Software Configurations, or Encryption/Supervisors of Elections

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Introduced
03/02/2021
In Committee
04/21/2021
Crossed Over
04/22/2021
Passed
04/22/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/09/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to public records; amending s. 98.015, F.S.; creating a public records exemption for portions of records containing network schematics, hardware and software configurations, or encryption held by a county supervisor of elections; providing for release of the confidential and exempt information in certain instances to governmental entities; providing for retroactive application; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill creates a public records exemption for portions of records held by county supervisors of elections that contain network schematics, hardware and software configurations, or encryption, or that identify detection, investigation, or response practices for suspected or confirmed information technology security incidents. The exemption aims to protect this sensitive information from disclosure, as it could be used to facilitate unauthorized access, modification, or destruction of data, information, or information technology resources, which could in turn influence elections, frustrate the voting process, manipulate election results, or otherwise interfere with the administration of elections. The exemption applies retroactively and is subject to future legislative review and repeal.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Other Sponsors (1)

Government Operations Subcommittee (House)

Last Action

Chapter No. 2021-73 (on 06/09/2021)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/1639
Analysis - Government Operations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/1639/Analyses/h1639z1.GOS.PDF
Analysis - Government Operations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/1639/Analyses/h1639z.GOS.PDF
Bill https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/1639/BillText/er/PDF
Analysis - State Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/1639/Analyses/h1639d.SAC.PDF
Analysis - State Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/1639/Analyses/h1639c.SAC.PDF
Analysis - Public Integrity and Elections Committee (Post-Meetin https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/1639/Analyses/h1639b.PIE.PDF
Analysis - Public Integrity and Elections Committee (Post-Meetin https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/1639/Analyses/h1639a.PIE.PDF
Bill https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/1639/BillText/c1/PDF
Analysis - Government Operations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/1639/Analyses/h1639.GOS.PDF
Bill https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/1639/BillText/Filed/PDF
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