Bill > H0623

This bill amends Florida's public records law to create a new exemption for the personal identifying and location information of current county administrators, deputy county administrators, assistant county administrators, city managers, deputy city managers, and assistant city managers. Specifically, the bill protects the home addresses, telephone numbers, and dates of birth of these local government officials, as well as the names, addresses, contact information, photographs, and places of employment of their spouses and children. The bill also shields the names and locations of schools and day care facilities attended by their children. This exemption is designed to protect these officials and their families from potential targeting or harassment due to the nature of their work, which may involve making decisions that upset members of the public. The exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically expire on October 2, 2030, unless renewed by the Legislature. The bill includes a provision that allows the officials to request the release of their own information if desired, and it will take effect on July 1, 2025. The justification for the exemption emphasizes the potential for personal safety risks and the possibility of revenge-motivated actions against these public servants and their families.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/623