Bill > S1658

This bill creates a new exemption from public records requirements for specific personal identifying information submitted electronically through uniform mitigation verification inspection forms in Florida. These forms, which are used in the insurance industry to assess hurricane loss mitigation efforts, would now keep confidential certain details including policyholders' names, phone numbers, email addresses, insurance company, and policy numbers. The bill argues that protecting this information is necessary to prevent privacy breaches and potential misuse of personal data, especially given the risks posed by internet technologies. The exemption will be automatically reviewed under the Open Government Sunset Review Act and will expire on October 2, 2030, unless the Legislature specifically votes to continue it. The rationale behind the bill includes protecting individuals from potential exploitation of their personal information and preventing the release of what insurers might consider trade secret information. The bill will take effect concurrently with related legislation (SB 1656) if that bill is also adopted in the same legislative session.

Budget and Finance

Banking and Insurance (Senate)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1658