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Introduced
09/15/2025
09/15/2025
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to public records and meetings; creating s. 491.023, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain information held by the Department of Health or the Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling pursuant to the Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact; authorizing the disclosure of such information under certain circumstances; providing an exemption from public meetings requirements for certain meetings or portions of certain meetings of the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission or its executive committee or other committees; providing an exemption from public records requirements for recordings, minutes, and records generated during the exempt meetings or portions of such meetings; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing statements of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
AI Summary
This bill creates public records and meetings exemptions for the Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact, a multi-state agreement that allows for easier professional licensing across state boundaries. Specifically, the bill protects certain personal identifying information of social workers (excluding name, licensure status, and license number) from public disclosure, unless the originating state authorizes such disclosure. The bill also exempts certain meetings of the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission and its committees from public meeting requirements when discussing matters specifically exempted by federal or state law. Additionally, any recordings, minutes, or records generated during these exempt meetings will also be kept confidential. The Legislature justifies these exemptions as necessary for Florida to effectively participate in the interstate compact and protect sensitive professional information. The bill includes a sunset provision, meaning these exemptions will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature votes to continue them. The bill's implementation is contingent on the passage of related legislation (HB 13) in the same legislative session.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Christine Hunschofsky (D)*,
Daryl Campbell (D),
Anna Eskamani (D),
Rita Harris (D),
Mitch Rosenwald (D),
Debra Tendrich (D),
Marie Woodson (D),
Last Action
Received (on 02/26/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/15 |
| Analysis - Health & Human Services Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/15/Analyses/h0015e.HHS.PDF |
| Analysis - Health & Human Services Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/15/Analyses/h0015d.HHS.PDF |
| Analysis - Government Operations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/15/Analyses/h0015c.GOS.PDF |
| Analysis - Government Operations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/15/Analyses/h0015b.GOS.PDF |
| Analysis - Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/15/Analyses/h0015a.HPP.PDF |
| Analysis - Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/15/Analyses/h0015.HPP.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/15/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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