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Introduced
01/04/2022
01/04/2022
In Committee
01/10/2022
01/10/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2022
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)
Patt Maney (R)*,
David Borrero (R),
Randy Maggard (R),
Alex Rizo (R),
Spencer Roach (R),
Michelle Salzman (R),
Last Action
Died in Government Operations Subcommittee (on 03/14/2022)
Official Document
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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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