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This bill expands the existing Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) for Victims of Domestic and Dating Violence to provide additional privacy protections for dating violence victims. Specifically, the bill creates public records exemptions for certain identifying information of dating violence program participants, including their addresses, telephone numbers, and social security numbers, which will be kept confidential and exempt from public disclosure requirements. The exemptions apply to records held by the Office of the Attorney General, supervisors of elections, and the Department of State. The bill includes provisions allowing limited disclosure of this information in specific circumstances, such as executing arrest warrants or through court orders. The legislation is designed to enhance the safety of dating violence victims by preventing potential assailants from accessing their personal contact information. The exemptions are retroactive and will be subject to future legislative review, with a scheduled repeal date of October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature specifically reenacts the provisions. The bill's effective date is contingent on the passage of another related piece of legislation (SB 296) in the same legislative session.

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Criminal Justice (Senate)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/298