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Introduced
09/15/2025
09/15/2025
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; providing definitions; providing an exemption from public record requirements for certain identifying and location information of current or former agency employees and the spouses and children of such employees; providing for retroactive application; specifying that the exemption does not limit certain existing exemptions; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; amending ss. 28.2221, 119.0714, 409.2577, and 744.21031, F.S.; conforming cross-references to changes made by the act; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill creates an exemption from public record requirements for certain identifying and location information of current or former agency employees, their spouses, and their children, aiming to protect them from harassment, stalking, identity theft, and other harms. Specifically, it exempts home addresses (dwelling locations), telephone numbers (including personal cell phones), personal email addresses, and dates of birth of employees, as well as the names, home addresses, telephone numbers, personal email addresses, dates of birth, and places of employment of their spouses and children, and the names and locations of schools and day care facilities attended by their children. This exemption applies retroactively and will be reviewed by the Legislature in 2031. The bill also makes conforming changes to other sections of Florida Statutes to reflect this new exemption and includes a statement of public necessity explaining the rationale behind these protections.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (4)
Other Sponsors (1)
Criminal Justice Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Received (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/21 |
| Analysis - State Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/21/Analyses/h0021b.SAC.PDF |
| Analysis - State Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/21/Analyses/h0021a.SAC.PDF |
| Analysis - Criminal Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/21/Analyses/h0021.CRM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/21/BillText/c1/PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/21/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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