Bill > H7005

This bill permanently removes the scheduled expiration of an existing exemption in Florida's public records law that protects certain personal identifying information and property photographs related to disaster recovery assistance programs. Specifically, the bill maintains the current confidentiality protections for personal information submitted by applicants or participants in federal, state, or local housing assistance programs following a presidentially declared disaster. The exemption will remain in place, removing the previous provision that would have automatically repealed the confidentiality clause on October 2, 2025, unless specifically renewed by the legislature. While the information remains confidential, governmental entities and their agents can still access these records for auditing purposes, and the records can be used in administrative or judicial proceedings while maintaining their exempt status. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2025, and continues to protect sensitive personal information for individuals seeking disaster recovery housing assistance.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

Government Operations Subcommittee (H)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/7005