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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
03/05/2026
03/05/2026
Crossed Over
03/11/2026
03/11/2026
Passed
03/11/2026
03/11/2026
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 hb1113 -01-erLegislature future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill expands public records exemptions to better protect crime victims and their families. It defines "victim" as someone who suffers harm from a crime, and "family member" to include spouses, children, parents, legal guardians, or siblings, excluding the accused. The bill makes information that could identify or locate a victim, such as their name, personal identification number, contact details, or assets, confidential and exempt from public disclosure, especially when held by agencies that regularly interact with victims. This exemption also extends to the victim's lawful representatives, family members, and next of kin, to prevent them from being located, intimidated, harassed, or abused. Importantly, for law enforcement officers who become victims in the line of duty, their names will be confidential and exempt for 72 hours after the incident, and then exempt for an additional 60 days, after which the information becomes public. The bill emphasizes that these exemptions are necessary to prevent further trauma, deter victims from cooperating with law enforcement due to fear of retaliation, and balance public access with the need for victim safety.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (1)
Criminal Justice Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Ordered enrolled (on 03/11/2026)
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