Bill > S7008

This bill makes permanent an existing exemption that allows the Florida Gaming Control Commission to keep certain information and discussions confidential, meaning they are not subject to public records or public meeting requirements. The Open Government Sunset Review Act, which mandates that such exemptions are reviewed and potentially repealed after a certain period, would have caused this exemption to expire on October 2, 2026. This bill removes that expiration date, ensuring the exemption remains in place indefinitely. The exemption applies to information obtained by the commission that is already legally considered exempt or confidential, and it also allows for portions of commission meetings where such information is discussed to be closed to the public under specific conditions, such as when the chair declares it necessary and provides written reasons.