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Introduced
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
In Committee
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2025
06/16/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; providing definitions; expanding a public record exemption for crime victims to include the name and personal identification number of the victim and any other information or records that could be used to locate, intimidate, harass, or abuse a victim or the victim's family; including in such exemption records generated by any agency that regularly generates information from or concerning the victims of crime; providing an exception to the public record exemption; providing that certain records identifying law enforcement officers who are involved in a use of force incident are confidential and exempt for a specified period of time; providing requirements for an extension of time of such period; authorizing waivers of the exemptions; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida's public records law to expand protections for crime victims and law enforcement officers involved in use of force incidents. Specifically, the bill creates confidentiality provisions that prevent the public disclosure of personal identifying information for crime victims, including their name, personal identification number, contact information, and any records that could be used to locate, intimidate, harass, or abuse the victim or their family. The bill also creates similar protections for law enforcement officers involved in use of force incidents, with their identifying information being confidential and exempt from public records requests for an initial 72-hour period, with potential extensions granted by the agency head. The bill provides definitions for key terms like "victim" and "use of force incident" and includes provisions that allow victims or officers to waive these confidentiality protections. Additionally, the bill includes exceptions that permit the release of confidential information for judicial proceedings while protecting the defendant's constitutional rights. The legislation is designed to protect crime victims and law enforcement officers from potential harassment or intimidation, with the exemptions subject to future legislative review and potential repeal in 2030. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Criminal Justice Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Died in Government Operations Subcommittee (on 06/16/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1129 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1129/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - Criminal Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1129/Analyses/h1129a.CRM.PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1129/Amendment/008897/PDF | |
| Analysis - Criminal Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1129/Analyses/h1129.CRM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1129/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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