Bill > H1383

This bill creates a public records exemption for voter registration information received by the Florida Department of State from federal agencies, other states, or the District of Columbia through memoranda of understanding (MOUs). Specifically, the bill amends existing law to exempt confidential or legally protected information shared through these MOUs from public disclosure requirements. The exemption is intended to help maintain accurate voter registration rolls by allowing the department to receive sensitive information that might otherwise be withheld due to confidentiality concerns. The bill includes a built-in sunset provision, meaning the exemption will automatically expire on October 2, 2030, unless the Legislature votes to extend it. The Legislature justifies this exemption by arguing that protecting such information is critical to ensuring fair elections and maintaining an accurate statewide voter registration system. If the information were not kept confidential, the department might be unable to receive important verification data from other jurisdictions, which could potentially compromise the integrity of voter registration records. The bill's effectiveness is contingent on the passage of another related bill (HB 1381) during the same legislative session.

Government Affairs

Government Operations Subcommittee (House)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1383