Bill > H0473

This bill amends Florida's public records law to provide a new exemption for certain civilian contractors and government employees who are authorized to access "secret" or "top secret" federal information. The bill defines these terms and allows such individuals, along with their spouses and dependents, to request that their identification and location information (including home addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, and school locations) be kept confidential. To qualify, the individual must submit a written request to the agency holding their information and provide a statement that they have tried to protect their personal details from public access. The exemption applies retroactively and will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reenacts it. The bill includes a detailed legislative finding that justifies the exemption by arguing that these individuals and their families could be at risk of threats from terrorist groups due to their sensitive work, and that protecting their personal information is more important than public disclosure. The new law will take effect on July 1, 2026.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/473