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Introduced
10/02/2023
10/02/2023
In Committee
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024
03/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to public records and meetings; creating s. 491.023, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain information held by the Department of Health or the Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling pursuant to the Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact; authorizing the disclosure of such information under certain circumstances; providing an exemption from public meetings requirements for certain meetings or portions of certain meetings of the Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact Commission or its executive committee or other committees; providing an exemption from public records requirements for recordings, minutes, and records generated during the exempt meetings or portions of such meetings; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing statements of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
AI Summary
This bill creates public records and public meetings exemptions related to the Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact. Specifically, it exempts from public disclosure the personal identifying information (other than name, license status, or license number) of social workers held by the Department of Health or the Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling. It also exempts from public meetings requirements certain meetings or portions of meetings of the Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact Commission where sensitive and confidential matters are discussed, as well as the recordings, minutes, and records generated during those exempt meetings. The bill states these exemptions are necessary for Florida to effectively implement and administer the interstate compact.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Other Sponsors (2)
Health & Human Services Committee (House), Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Died on Second Reading Calendar (on 03/08/2024)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records
Health
- ‐ Regulation of Health-Related Occupations and Services
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