Bill > S0268

This bill amends Florida's public records law to create new exemptions for certain personal information of congressional members and public officers. Specifically, the bill protects partial home addresses and telephone numbers of current congressional members and public officers, along with their spouses and adult children. For minor children of these officials, the bill exempts their names, home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and the names and locations of schools and day care facilities they attend. The exemption aims to protect these public servants and their families from potential threats, harassment, or intimidation resulting from their public roles. The bill defines "congressional member" as elected U.S. House or Senate representatives and "public officer" as including various state and local elected officials such as the Governor, state legislators, mayors, and county commissioners. To maintain the exemption, individuals must submit a written and notarized request to the agency holding their information, providing details about their current office and, in the case of minor children, when they will reach majority. The exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically expire on October 2, 2030, unless specifically renewed by the Legislature. The bill reflects a legislative finding that the potential harm from releasing such personal information outweighs any public benefit, and is designed to protect public officials and their families from potential risks associated with their public service.

Health and Social Services

Community Affairs (Senate), Governmental Oversight and Accountability (Senate)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/268