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FL S0238

FL S0238
Public Records/Protection from Discrimination Based on Health Care Choices


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Introduced
03/03/2023
In Committee
05/01/2023
Crossed Over
04/27/2023
Passed
05/03/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/12/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain information held by the Department of Legal Affairs or the Department of Health relating to complaints or investigations regarding violations of provisions protecting from discrimination based on health care choices; authorizing the disclosure of such information under certain circumstances; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity, etc.

AI Summary

This bill amends Florida Statute 381.00318 to provide a public records exemption for complaints and investigations related to violations of laws prohibiting discrimination based on health care choices, such as COVID-19 vaccination mandates. It protects the confidentiality of information held by the Department of Legal Affairs or the Department of Health, including details about individuals' medical information or religious beliefs, until an investigation is completed or becomes inactive. The bill also allows for the disclosure of such information to other entities in the course of their lawful duties, and it provides that the exemption will be subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and stand repealed on October 2, 2028, unless reenacted by the Legislature.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Other Sponsors (2)

Fiscal Policy (Senate), Health Policy (Senate)

Last Action

Chapter No. 2023-42, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 252 (Ch. 2023-43) (on 05/12/2023)

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