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FL H1157

FL H1157
Pub. Rec./Court Records


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Introduced
01/04/2022
In Committee
01/10/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to public records; amending ss. 394.464 and 397.6760, F.S.; exempting from public records requirements a respondent's name in certain documents at trial and on appeal; expanding exemptions from public records requirements for certain petitions, court orders, and related records to include applications for voluntary and involuntary mental health examinations and substance abuse treatment; expanding exceptions authorizing the disclosure of such personal identifying information and records to include certain service providers; authorizing a court to use a respondent's name for certain purposes; revising applicability to include appeals pending or filed on or after a specified date; revising the date for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.

AI Summary

This bill exempts from public records requirements the respondent's name in certain court documents related to voluntary and involuntary mental health examinations or substance abuse treatment. It expands the existing confidentiality exemptions to include applications for these examinations and treatments, as well as related court orders and records. The bill also authorizes the court to use the respondent's name for certain purposes, such as scheduling and adjudicating cases. It revises the future legislative review and repeal date for these exemptions. The bill cites the need to protect the privacy of sensitive personal information regarding mental health or substance abuse impairments, as the dissemination of such information could have a negative impact on the individual and their family.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services, Justice

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Died in Government Operations Subcommittee (on 03/14/2022)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1157
Analysis - Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee (Post https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1157/Analyses/h1157c.CRM.PDF
Analysis - Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee (Post https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1157/Analyses/h1157b.CRM.PDF
Analysis - Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee (Post-Mee https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1157/Analyses/h1157a.CFS.PDF
Analysis - Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee (Post-Mee https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1157/Analyses/h1157.CFS.PDF
Bill https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1157/BillText/Filed/PDF
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