Bill > H0231

This bill amends Florida's public records law to add medical examiners to the list of professionals whose personal identifying information is exempt from public disclosure. Specifically, the bill defines a "medical examiner" as any district, associate, or substitute medical examiner under Chapter 406, including their employees, deputies, or agents. The exemption covers home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and photographs of current and former medical examiners, as well as the personal information of their spouses and children. The bill provides that this information will be protected from public records requests to safeguard the privacy and safety of medical examiners and their families, recognizing that public disclosure could potentially compromise their ability to perform their duties and expose them to personal security risks. The exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically expire on October 2, 2030, unless the Legislature specifically votes to continue it. The bill includes a detailed explanation of the public necessity for this exemption, emphasizing the potential harm that could result from releasing such personal information and the importance of protecting these public servants and their families.

Government Affairs, Justice

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/231