Bill > H7013

This bill amends four sections of Florida Statutes related to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, maintaining existing confidentiality provisions for information obtained during departmental investigations or examinations. Currently, information gathered during active investigations is confidential and exempt from public records laws (specifically Florida Statutes 119.07(1) and the state constitution's public records provisions), remaining confidential until the investigation concludes or administrative actions are completed. The bill removes the previously scheduled October 2, 2026 repeal date and associated Open Government Sunset Review Act provisions, effectively making these confidentiality protections permanent. The department retains the ability to release such confidential information when necessary to fulfill its official duties or when sharing with other governmental agencies for their official purposes. By removing the sunset provisions, the bill ensures continued protection of sensitive investigative information without requiring future legislative review or renewal, while preserving the existing framework for handling potentially sensitive departmental investigation materials related to motor vehicle and driver licensing matters.

Government Affairs

Government Operations Subcommittee (House)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/7013