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FL H1373

FL H1373
Pub. Rec./Judicial Qualifications Commission Employees


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Introduced
01/09/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current and former employees of the Judicial Qualifications Commission and the personal identifying and location information of the spouses and children of such employees; providing for legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing for retroactive application of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill exempts the personal identifying and location information, including home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and photographs, of current and former employees of the Judicial Qualifications Commission, as well as the same information for their spouses and children, from public records requirements. This exemption is intended to protect these individuals from potential harassment and harm by disgruntled litigants who may target commission employees due to dissatisfaction with judicial proceedings or outcomes. The bill also includes provisions for legislative review and repeal of this exemption, specifies that it applies retroactively, and states that it will take effect on July 1, 2026.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee (on 01/15/2026)

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