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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; defining terms; expanding a public records exemption for crime victims to include the name and personal identification number of a victim and any other information that could be used to locate, intimidate, harass, or abuse the victim; providing that such exemption includes the portions of records generated by any agency that regularly generates or receives information from or concerning victims of crime; providing for a public records exemption for the identity of a victim's family member, lawful representative, or next of kin and any other information that could be used to locate, intimidate, harass, or abuse these individuals; providing that such exemption includes the portions of records generated or received by any agency that regularly generates or receives information from or concerning victims of crime; providing applicability; providing that the name of a law enforcement officer in a public record which identifies him or her as a victim of crime in specified circumstances is confidential and exempt for 72 hours and providing that such information is exempt for 60 days thereafter; providing construction; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill expands existing public records exemptions to better protect crime victims and their families by making more of their personal information confidential. Specifically, it includes a victim's name and personal identification number, along with any other details that could be used to locate, intimidate, harass, or abuse them, as exempt from public disclosure. This exemption also applies to information about a victim's family members, legal representatives, or next of kin, and any data that could be used to locate or harass these individuals. For law enforcement officers who are victims, their names will be confidential for 72 hours after an incident and then exempt for an additional 60 days, after which the information becomes public. The bill defines "family member" as a spouse, child, parent, legal guardian, or sibling (excluding the accused), and "officer" as a certified law enforcement, correctional, or correctional probation officer. These exemptions are intended to prevent further trauma and deter victims from cooperating with law enforcement due to fear of retaliation, and are subject to future legislative review.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Criminal Justice Subcommittee (H)
Last Action
House Judiciary Committee Hearing (08:30:00 2/17/2026 ) (on 02/17/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1113 |
| Analysis - Judiciary Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1113/Analyses/h1113d.JDC.PDF |
| Analysis - Government Operations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1113/Analyses/h1113c.GOS.PDF |
| Analysis - Government Operations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1113/Analyses/h1113b.GOS.PDF |
| Analysis - Criminal Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1113/Analyses/h1113a.CRM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1113/BillText/c1/PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1113/Amendment/253189/PDF | |
| Analysis - Criminal Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1113/Analyses/h1113.CRM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1113/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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